Natnael Sabhato Berhe (born July 6, 1991) is a former American football free safety. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State. Early years Berhe was born in Fontana, California, and attended Colton High School. His mother, Judy, is African American; his father, Berhe Asfaha, emigrated from Eritrea in 1970. During his youth, his family owned a gas station. His cousin Isaac Amanios, also an immigrant from Eritrea, was killed in the 2015 San Bernardino shooting. Berhe played two years of varsity football as a defensive back and running back and also lettered twice in track and field. He was also a member of the honor society. During his senior year, he was named a team captain for the Colton Yellow Jackets. Additionally that year he had 47 tackles, one interception, and 32 rushes for 182 yards. His best game of the year came against Cajon High, where he recorded 11 tackles (four assisted). His efforts in his senior year earned him a spot on the All-CIF defensive team. College career Recruiting Berhe was ranked as the 47th best safety in the state of California, and the 83rd best player overall in the state by Rivals.com. He measured in at five-foot-eleven inches, weighed 160 pounds, and had a 2.9 grade point average. He was highly recruited coming out of high school, receiving interest in several schools and scholarship offers from San Diego State, The University of Minnesota, The University of New Mexico, and UTEP. San Diego State University Berhe ultimately signed his letter of intent and joined the San Diego State Aztecs football program; he received a redshirt designation his freshman year in 2009. In 2010, Berhe played in 12 of 13 games and received his first action on the college gridiron by playing on defense and special teams vs Nicholls State, recording one tackle. Later that year against the New Mexico State Aggies, he had seven tackles (1 for a loss), and a fumble recovery on special teams that set up a touchdown for the Aztecs. Berhe recorded the first interception of his college career against Utah State, and returned it 10 yards down the field. He made his first start against then 23rd-ranked Air Force and helped the Aztecs pull out an upset victory. He missed the game against Wyoming due