Ilm Manning

Ilm Manning
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-23) July 23, 1999 (age 25)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school:Apollo (AZ)
College:Hawaii (2018–2022)
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers.

Early life

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Manning was born on July 23, 1999, in Glendale, Arizona.[1][2] He attended Apollo High School and played football, track and field and basketball.[2][3] Manning was a two-way player in football, seeing action on both sides of the line while being a two-time all-league selection and the 2017 Class 5A Metro Region Player of the Year.[2] He committed to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.[4]

College career

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As a true freshman in 2018, Manning started all 14 games at left tackle, being one of only four freshman to do so nationally.[3][5] He started every game again in 2019 and was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC).[6] In 2020, Manning played in seven games, five of which he started.[7] The following year, he started all 13 games and earned honorable mention All-MWC honors, being one of four offensive players for Hawaii to start every game.[7] He returned for a final season in 2022, after all athletes had their eligibility extended one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] In his last year, Manning started all 13 games and was named a first-team all-conference selection, also being invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl.[2][9][10] He finished his collegiate career having played in 62 out of 64 possible games, all at tackle.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+18 in
(1.88 m)
294 lb
(133 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
5.00 s 1.76 s 2.88 s 4.70 s 7.93 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)
9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
25 reps
All values from Pro Day[12]

San Francisco 49ers

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After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Manning was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[13][14] He was waived on August 29, 2023, as part of roster cuts.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

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After being waived by the 49ers, Manning was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[16][17] He was released on October 2, having not seen any playing time during his four-game stay on the active roster.[18][19]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

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On October 4, 2023, Manning was signed to the 49ers practice squad.[20]

Carolina Panthers

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On December 28, 2023, Manning was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the 49ers practice squad.[21] He was inactive for each game and ended the season having seen no playing time.[19] On May 10, 2024, Manning was waived for offseason roster cuts.[22]

Seattle Seahawks

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On July 24, 2024, Manning was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[23] He was waived on August 27.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Ilm Manning". ESPN.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ilm Manning". Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.
  3. ^ a b Nagaoka, Reece (August 26, 2022). "Manning excels in the home, on the field". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. X9 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Tsai, Stephen (August 27, 2021). "Reliable Manning anchors Warriors' protection plan". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. X8 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Rainbow Warriors protected by Hensley & Manning's strong bond on the 'blind side'". KHON-TV. August 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Tsai, Stephen (December 5, 2019). "Rolovich named MWC coach of year". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. C4 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. ^ a b "NFL Draft Profile: Ilm Manning, Offensive Lineman, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors". Sports Illustrated. November 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Shimabuku, Christian (August 27, 2023). "UDFA Ilm Manning exceeding expectations for 49ers". KHON-TV.
  9. ^ Tsai, Stephen (November 30, 2022). "Manning, Phillips earn All-MWC first team honors". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  10. ^ Tsai, Stephen (October 26, 2022). "OL Manning will get NFL audition in Shrine Bowl". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. C1, C2 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  11. ^ Tsai, Stephen (April 30, 2023). "Hawaii's Manning, Bowens to sign free-agent contracts". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. C5 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  12. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Ilm Manning College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Barrows, Matt (August 17, 2023). "49ers' Ilm Manning has impressed at tackle, though he may not be there long". The Athletic.
  14. ^ Reyna, Lorenzo J. (April 29, 2023). "Hawaii OL Ilm Manning signs with San Francisco 49ers". 247Sports.
  15. ^ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ^ Madson, Kyle (August 30, 2023). "3 49ers claimed off waivers after final cuts". USA Today.
  17. ^ Root, Jess (August 31, 2023). "What to know about new Cardinals OL Ilm Manning". USA Today.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (October 2, 2023). "Cardinals Open Roster Spots By Releasing Three". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ^ a b "Ilm Manning Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  20. ^ "49ers Sign Running Back and Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 4, 2023.
  21. ^ "Offensive lineman Ilm Manning added to active roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 10, 2024). "Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents". panthers.com.
  23. ^ "Seahawks Sign Guard Ilm Manning; Cornerbacks Nehemiah Pritchett & D.J. James Pass Physicals". Seahawks.com. July 24, 2024.
  24. ^ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
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