Ilm Manning
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
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| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|23}}
| birth_place = Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
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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}})*
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| pfr = MannIl00
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Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle. 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}}
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=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://theathletic.com/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.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/football/roster/ilm--manning/20007 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors bio]
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Category:Sportspeople from Glendale, Arizona
Category:American football offensive linemen
Category:Players of American football from Maricopa County, Arizona
Category:Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players
Category:San Francisco 49ers players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Carolina Panthers players