Hoomanwanui signs with Patriots
By: Aaron Bennett
Updated: September 5, 2012
FOXBORO, Mass. - Former Illinois tight end, and Bloomington-native, Michael Hoomanawanui has a new football home. He signed with the New England Patriots today, according to his agent. He had been recently released by the Rams.
Hoomanawanui was a fifth-round draft pick in 2010. He caught 20 passes for 229 yards and 3 touchdowns over the last two seasons in St. Louis. He is now the third former Illini on the Patriots' roster, joining Tavon Wilson and Brandon Lloyd.
Hoomanawanui was a fifth-round draft pick in 2010. He caught 20 passes for 229 yards and 3 touchdowns over the last two seasons in St. Louis. He is now the third former Illini on the Patriots' roster, joining Tavon Wilson and Brandon Lloyd.
