Most experienced player on the defense with 30 games played and 21 starts... became an outstanding open-field tackler... has 116 tackles and 11 pass breakups in his career, most among returning players... needed to be a playmaker and leader on defense.
JUNIOR SEASON • 2017
Started eight games at strong safety, playing in nine... missed two contests with injury... still ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 57... also had four tackles for loss, six pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble... led the team in tackles in three games... made a season-high 10 tackles and forced a fumble at Oregon State (9/2)... had nine tackles, one for loss, and a pass breakup against UC Davis (9/16)... broke up a career-high three passes with five tackles against Montana (9/30)... eight tackles, one for loss, and an interception at Montana State (10/7).
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2016
Moved in to a role at nickelback and performed well... played in 10 games with nine starts, missing one with injury... ranked seventh on the team with 39 tackles... had 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and five pass breakups... had a career-high 12 tackles, one for loss and a pass breakup against Eastern Washington (11/18)... made six tackles, one for loss and a pass breakup at Washington (9/17).
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2015
Took on a bigger role than expected as senior Aaron Sibley was troubled with injuries during the season... played in 11 games, starting four at cornerback... also played a lot on special teams... had 20 tackles, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery on the season... had a season-high six tackles in the win at Eastern Washington (11/21)... made five tackles at Northern Colorado (11/7)... a redshirt in 2014.
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played at Rancho Cucamonga High School... had 35 tackles, a fumble recovery and two interceptions as a senior... a first-team All-Baseline League pick.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Arduz and Alanna Manning... has one brother, Aaron, and two sisters, Shalise and Shanise... majoring in Business Administration... hobby is reading his bible.
FEATURE STORY - Sept. 19, 2017
