Can you spell H-O-O-M-A-N-A-W-A-N-U-I? Even Patriots teammates can't (Video)

PHOENIX — Amid the Media Day silliness on Tuesday, we chose instead to play see how well the New England Patriots know one of their quietly important teammates.

Or rather, if they can spell his name.

Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui might be far from a household name in league circles, and you don't see dudes walking down the street in Everytown, U.S.A. with that name too often.

But still ... his teammates? They should be able to spell his last name, challenging as it is, right?

Watch the video to see how his Patriots teammates fare in Tuesday's spelling bee.

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