Grades:
SI Lions Chirco (Grades: A-): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/grading-lions-drafting-giovanni-manu
PFN (Round 4, Pick 126 (From GB via NYJ): Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia
This is a sneaky pick for the Lions. Detroit hasn’t yet invested in the defensive line this year, but Giovanni Manu has under-the-radar value as a high-upside developmental offensive tackle. He’s very raw technically, but at 6’7”, 352 pounds, he’s an uncommon athlete with a 5.06 40-yard dash and a 33.5” vertical. There won’t be immediate returns with this pick, but with a year or two of seasoning, Manu has starting potential at a premium spot. Grade: B-): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-grades-2024/
Yardbarker (4th round, 126th overall: offensive tackle Giovanni Manu: With one of the strongest offensive lines in football last season, Brad Holmes is willing to gamble on the upside. Few players offer as much raw talent as Giovanni Manu of the University of British Columbia. While Manu lacks experience against higher competition, he passes all the visual tests. Standing at a whopping six foot seven inches and over 325 lbs of lean muscle, Manu has some major upside. Despite his limitations in pass protection, he flashed some impressive strength as a run blocker. It’s a gamble to move a 2025 third-round pick for him. However, if it works then David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs will appreciate a run blocker like him. Grade: C+): https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/amp/2024_nfl_draft_grade_did_the_detroit_lions_resolve_their_needs/s1_17198_40294378
CBS (Giovaanni Manu, OT, British Columbia. Grade: C-. Mountain of a man with flashes of incredible burst at his size but overall flexibility and athletic profile is lacking. Of course will take time to translate to the stronger competition level but the length and burst make him a fascinating project. Hand work needs to improve and not overly aware of complex blitzes.) :https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-grades-round-4-patriots-get-a-for-javon-baker-giants-earn-b-for-filling-te-need/
SI All Lions LAMORANDIER (The Lions gave up a 2025 third-round pick to select Manu in the fourth round. Manu was originally put on my radar after all the top-30 visits -- including with the Lions -- he went on after an unreal pro day. You just don’t see many 352-pounders run as fast as he did. Not that a 40-time is all that important for a lineman, it just demonstrates the type of athlete he is. More importantly are his agility drills, in which he did not perform as well. Perhaps he was not as adequately trained in the short shuttle and 3-cone drill as combine athletes, though. I won’t lie, I couldn’t watch much film on Manu. The common theme in evaluations is that Manu is extremely raw and needs a few years of seasoning. Given the lack of tackle depth, a more pro-ready swing tackle would have been preferred by me. This pick feels a lot like the selection of Brodric Martin last year. A big ball of clay with some promise who was picked a lot sooner than many expected. At its ceiling, this pick could look great in the future if -- and it’s a big if -- Manu progresses and lives up to his full potential. The Philadelphia Eagles took a risk on left tackle Jordan Mailata, albeit just a seventh-round pick in 2018, and they were greatly rewarded. Mailata also had much better movement skills and longer arms than Manu, though. At the end of the day, I am relying on Holmes knowing much more than most. It just seems like a lot given up and a very large risk at this stage of the draft. Grade: D+): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/detroit-lions-2024-nfl-draft-grades
Walter football (Detroit Lions: Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia – MILLEN Grade
Sorry, Lions fans, for giving you a Millen grade, but this isn’t the best selection. Giovanni Manu is a late-round prospect, so had Detroit made this pick a round later, I wouldn’t have minded it. However, surrendering a third-round pick in 2025 to get him is a huge mistake. A huge, kielbasa type of mistake.): https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftgrades4.php
PFF (126. Detroit Lions (Via N.Y. Jets, Via Green Bay): T Giovanni Manu, University Of British Columbia. Pick Grade: Average. Manu isn’t on the PFF big board because we don’t have any data on him, but he received a lot of hype in the final weeks leading up to the draft. He ran a 4.96-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-7 and 352 pounds.): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-grades-for-each-day-3-selection
Grade Tally:
A-: 1
B-: 1
C+: 1
C: 1
C-: 1
D+: 1
Millen Grade: 1
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Analysis:
SI Lions (Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia - How he fits: Manu is a little-known prospect with excellent athletic ability. He's a developmental piece who began playing football as a ninth grade and played collegiately in Canada. He'll need to grow, but the Lions liked him enough to deal a 2025 third-round pick to move up for him. When he starts: Time will tell, as it depends on how fast he comes along from an adjustment standpoint. He has the physical traits to be a difference-maker, but he'll be in need of seasoning before playing a big role. Taylor Decker's contract expires after this season, so there could be a starting spot available as soon as next season. However, it's uncertain as to whether or not Manu will be ready to fill it.): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/evaluating-detroit-lions-draft-picks
NFL.com Edholm (Giovanni Manu: The University of British Columbia just landed its first-ever NFL draft pick. Manu is a highly intriguing developmental OT prospect whose massive frame (6-foot-7, 352 pounds) makes him a worthy pet project for Lions OL coach Hank Fraley. But we expect Year 1 to be a redshirt one for Manu.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis-for-day-3-rounds-4-5
ESPN (Round 4, No. 126: Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia - My take: The Lions traded up to take their first offensive player in the draft with a developmental lineman. Manu measured at 6-foot-7, 352 pounds at his pro day while reportedly running a 5.06-second 40-yard dash, but he is raw. He has basketball experience, is known for his physical power, and he will be a fun project for the Lions to take on, as he adds depth to the O-line.): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2024/story/_/id/39962918/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-picks-2024-selection-analysis-depth-chart
Trackers:
ESPN (Pre-Draft Analysis - Manu is a raw offensive tackle prospect with rare size, long arms and good quickness for his size. He didn't play against a high level of competition at the college level, but he is a powerful run blocker who overwhelms defenders on tape. He flashes a strong punch, and his wide frame makes it tough to get around him when he is in pass protection. -- Steve Muench): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds
Pride of Detroit (No. 126: Giavanni Manu, OT, University of British Columbia - A late riser in the draft process, Manu made a top “30” visit to Allen Park and impressed enough to result in them willing to spend a future third-round pick in order to acquire him. Manu was born in Tonga and moved to Canada as a youth, eventually committing to the University of British Columbia. He started all four year on the offensive line, splitting time between left tackle and guard. At 6-foot-7 1⁄2, 352 pounds with an 8.84 RAS, Manu is not considered to be a player ready to step in and contribute right away, but instead be a developmental prospect with a very high upside.): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/4/25/24138116/detroit-lions-2024-nfl-draft-picks-tracker-results-full-coverage
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