Ilm Manning
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ilm Manning
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| current_team =BC Lions
| number =55
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|23}}
| birth_place = Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 294
| high_school = Apollo (AZ)
| college = Hawaii (2018–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Birmingham Stallions ({{UFL Year|2025}})*
- BC Lions ({{CFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status =1-game injured
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| pfr = MannIl00
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Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4373953/ilm-manning|publisher=ESPN|title=Ilm Manning}}{{Cite web|url=https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/football/roster/ilm--manning/20007|publisher=Hawaii Rainbow Warriors|title=Ilm Manning}} He attended Apollo High School and played football, track and field and basketball.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131025365/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 26, 2022|page=X9|author=Nagaoka, Reece|title=Manning excels in the home, on the field}} {{Open access}} 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. He committed to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131025494/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 27, 2021|page=X8|title=Reliable Manning anchors Warriors' protection plan|author=Tsai, Stephen}} {{Open access}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/rainbow-warriors-protected-by-hensley-mannings-strong-bond-on-the-blind-side/|publisher=KHON-TV|title=Rainbow Warriors protected by Hensley & Manning's strong bond on the 'blind side' |date=August 15, 2019}} He started every game again in 2019 and was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC).{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131026397/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 5, 2019|page=C4|author=Tsai, Stephen|title=Rolovich named MWC coach of year}} {{Open access}} In 2020, Manning played in seven games, five of which he started.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/ilm-manning|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=NFL Draft Profile: Ilm Manning, Offensive Lineman, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors|date=November 22, 2022}} 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. He returned for a final season in 2022, after all athletes had their eligibility extended one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/udf-ilm-manning-exceeding-expectations-for-49ers/|publisher=KHON-TV|title=UDFA Ilm Manning exceeding expectations for 49ers|date=August 27, 2023|author=Shimabuku, Christian}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131026659/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=November 30, 2022|page=C2|title=Manning, Phillips earn All-MWC first team honors|author=Tsai, Stephen}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131026782/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=October 26, 2022|author=Tsai, Stephen|page=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131026826/ C2]|title=OL Manning will get NFL audition in Shrine Bowl}} {{Open access}} He finished his collegiate career having played in 62 out of 64 possible games, all at tackle.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser/131026731/|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|via=Newspapers.com|date=April 30, 2023|page=C5|title=Hawaii's Manning, Bowens to sign free-agent contracts|author=Tsai, Stephen}} {{Open access}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 1/8
| weight = 294
| dash = 5.00
| ten split = 1.76
| twenty split = 2.88
| shuttle = 4.70
| cone drill = 7.93
| vertical = 30.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 2
| bench = 25
| arm span = 32 5/8
| hand span = 9 3/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Ilm Manning College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025343&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=San Francisco 49ers (first stint)=
After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Manning was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4786023/2023/08/17/49ers-training-camp-ilm-manning/|website=The Athletic|title=49ers' Ilm Manning has impressed at tackle, though he may not be there long|date=August 17, 2023|author=Barrows, Matt}}{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/hawaii/article/ilm-manning-signs-with-san-francisco-49ers-hawaii-offensive-lineman-2023-udfa-undrafted-free-agent--209211390/|website=247Sports|title=Hawaii OL Ilm Manning signs with San Francisco 49ers|author=Reyna, Lorenzo J.|date=April 29, 2023}} He was waived on August 29, 2023, as part of roster cuts.{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-moves-for-initial-53-man-roster|website=49ers.com|date=August 29, 2023}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
After being waived by the 49ers, Manning was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite news|url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/30/nfl-waiver-claims-49ers-panthers-cardinals/|newspaper=USA Today|title=3 49ers claimed off waivers after final cuts|author=Madson, Kyle|date=August 30, 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/31/what-to-know-about-new-cardinals-ol-ilm-manning/|newspaper=USA Today|title=What to know about new Cardinals OL Ilm Manning|date=August 31, 2023|author=Root, Jess}} He was released on October 2, having not seen any playing time during his four-game stay on the active roster.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Open Roster Spots By Releasing Three|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-open-roster-spots-by-releasing-three|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 2, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MannIl00.htm|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|title=Ilm Manning Stats}}
=San Francisco 49ers (second stint)=
=Carolina Panthers=
On December 28, 2023, Manning was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the 49ers practice squad.{{cite web |title=Offensive lineman Ilm Manning added to active roster |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/offensive-lineman-ilm-manning-added-to-active-roster |website=Panthers.com |access-date=29 December 2023}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-make-roster-moves-including-signing-18-undrafted-free-agents|title=Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents|first=Darin|last=Gantt|website=panthers.com|date=May 10, 2024}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On July 24, 2024, Manning was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Guard Ilm Manning; Cornerbacks Nehemiah Pritchett & D.J. James Pass Physicals |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-guard-ilm-manning-cornerbacks-nehemiah-pritchett-d-j-james-pass-physicals |website=Seahawks.com |date=July 24, 2024}} He was waived on August 27.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2024-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 27, 2024}}
= Birmingham Stallions =
On December 3, 2024, Manning signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}} He was released on March 10, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2025-03-11 |title=Birmingham Stallions sign OL Grant Miller, release OL Ilm Manning |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/03/10/birmingham-stallions-sign-ol-grant-miller-release-ol-ilm-manning/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}
= BC Lions =
On May 21, 2025, Manning signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=Lions Sign Three Americans, Including Former Boise State QB |url=https://www.bclions.com/2025/05/20/lions-sign-three-americans-including-former-boise-state-qb/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=BC Lions |language=en}} On June 6, 2025, Manning was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list (healthy scratch) to start the 2025 CFL season.{{Cite web |title=BC Lions Transactions |url=https://www.bclions.com/transactions/ |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=BC Lions |language=en}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/football/roster/ilm--manning/20007 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Glendale, Arizona
Category:American football offensive linemen
Category:Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players
Category:San Francisco 49ers players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Carolina Panthers players