re: Te'o doesn't think the hoax will affect his draft stock

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It's because he's cognitively deficient. He's just a flat out stupid person with athletic skills.

And before anyone says "aren't most college football players that way?" No, they aren't. Most are just lazy when it comes to class work because they don't see the point in it. They aren't naturally stupid though, like Teo is.

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It almost goes past stupidity for me though. It's almost like a childlike innocence/naivety that seems extremely weird and out of place for someone of his age and stature. It's like when I see interviews with him, I feel like I could actually sell him some magic beans or some shite.