Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Lions Draft Pick #126 OT Giovanni Manu

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NFL.com:  https://www.nfl.com/prospects/giovanni-manu/32004d41-4e72-9913-1845-a0102a94d150

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2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Giovanni Manu, LT, University of British Columbia:  https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2023/05/giovanni-manu/

Giovanni Manu Draft Networking Interview: 'I Refuse To Be Outworked' (4-24-24):  https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/04/23/giovanni-manu-nfl-draft-interview

THE MOJ: B.C. linemen drawing eyes south of border ahead of NFL draft (4-24-24):  https://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/the-moj-bc-linemen-drawing-eyes-south-of-border-ahead-of-nfl-draft-7349109

Browns draft position needs: Kiran Amegadjie, Kingsley Sumataia top offensive line targets (Giovanni Manu, University of British Columbia, tackle - This is a mountain of a man, one who is also relatively raw comparative to others going through the draft process. Manu, who's of Tongan descent, stands a towering 6-foot-8 and weighs 350 pounds. Now, just imagine a scenario in the near future where Manu lines up at left tackle and Jones, who's all of 6-8 and 374 pounds, takes his position at right tackle. That would be a challenge for any opposing pass rusher, no matter the level of skill either have already developed. He'll need that time for sure, as Wills plays next season on his fifth-year option and with no indication a long-term deal is imminent. It would certainly make for an interesting potential roll of the dice for general manager Andrew Berry either in a late round of the draft or as a undrafted free agent. The Browns have had him in for a visit, a sign they're at least kicking the tires.) (4-24-24): https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2024/04/23/browns-nfl-draft-position-needs-offensive-linemen-watch-kiran-amegadjie-dominick-puni/73384259007/


NFL Draft 2024: 10 potential Patriots offensive tackle draft picks (Giovanni Manu, British Columbia
Ht/Wt: 6-7, 352 - Projected round: 6th-7th.  Scouting report: Another developmental prospect, Manu is one of the largest players in the draft. He was a four-year starter at the University of British Columbia, playing 33 of 39 games at left tackle. He's highly athletic for his size and plays with a punishing style. Manu also had a pre-draft visit scheduled with the Packers.) (4-18-24):  https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/nfl-draft-2024-10-potential-patriots-offensive-tackle-draft-picks/


Kansas City Chiefs host freak athlete Giovanni Manu on top-30 visit ahead of 2024 NFL draft (4-15-24):  https://atozsports.com/kansas-city/chiefs-host-british-columbia-giovanni-manu-top-30-visit-2024-nfl-draft/

Workout warriors of the 2024 NFL Draft (Werner Manu, OT, British Columbia:  Werner Manu's teammate, Theo Benedet, played in the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2023 and tested well in his own right. But Manu's elite workout as a 6-foot-7, 352-pound tackle has NFL teams viewing him as a potential Jordan Mailata project.  He'll need time developing at the NFL level, and he's likely a two-year practice squad project. But he (and Benedet) have forced teams to go back and watch British Columbia and Canadian college film.) (4-12-24):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-workout-warriors-10-prospects-who-made-scouts-go-back-to-the-film-after-elite-athletic-testing/

Report: Colts recently hosted B.C. OT Giovanni Manu for Top 30 visit before NFL Draft (4-12-24):  https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/4/12/24128930/report-colts-recently-hosted-b-c-ot-giovanni-manu-for-top-30-visit-before-nfl-draft

‘Baby Shaq’ Has Predraft Visit With Packers (4-12-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/2024-packers-draft-visits-Giovanni-Manu


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