Ilm Manning Explained

Ilm Manning
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Number:68
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:23 July 1999
Birth Place:Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:294
High School:Apollo (AZ)
College:Hawaii (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-MW (2022)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:MannIl00

Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). 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

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

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

San Francisco 49ers

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Manning was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[12] [13] He was waived on August 29, 2023, as part of roster cuts.[14]

Arizona Cardinals

After being waived by the 49ers, Manning was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[15] [16] He was released on October 2, having not seen any playing time during his four-game stay on the active roster.[17] [18]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On October 4, 2023, Manning was signed to the 49ers practice squad.[19]

Carolina Panthers

On December 28, 2023, Manning was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the 49ers practice squad.[20] He was inactive for each game and ended the season having seen no playing time. On May 10, 2024, Manning was waived for offseason roster cuts.[21]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 24, 2024, Manning was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[22]

External links

Notes and References

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