Jaden Mangham

Jaden Mangham
Michigan Wolverines – No. 3
PositionSafety
ClassSenior
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Born:September 3, 2003
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolWylie E. Groves High School (Beverly Hills, Michigan)

Jaden Mangham (born September 3, 2003) is an American college football safety for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans.

Early life and high school

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Mangham was born on September 3, 2003, the son of Jesse and Kali Mangham. He attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan, recording 25 receptions for 450 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.[1] He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 7th best prospect in the state of Michigan in the class of 2022.[2] Mangham received 36 scholarship offers and committed to play college football at Michigan State University over Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida State, Miami and Oregon.[1]

College career

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Michigan State

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As a freshman in 2022, Mangham notched 20 tackles in eight games.[3] In 2023, he started 10 games, recording 53 tackles, one for a loss, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and a fumble recovery, earning an All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention.[3] After two seasons at Michigan State, Mangham entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3]

Michigan

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On May 17, 2024, Mangham transferred to the University of Michigan.[4] He missed the 2024 season due to an injury.[5][6]

Personal life

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Mangham’s father, Jesse, played linebacker for Bowling Green from 1989 to 1992. His older brother, Jaren, was a running back for Minnesota, Colorado, South Florida and Michigan State.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Burnstein, Scott (August 9, 2021). "Groves' Jaden Mangham commits to Michigan State". The Oakland Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Davis, Tyler (August 8, 2021). "Michigan State football lands four-star Birmingham Groves ATH Jaden Mangham for 2022". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Lounsberry, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "BREAKING: Michigan State Safety Enters Transfer Portal". Michigan State Spartans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Solari, Chris (May 17, 2024). "Safety Jaden Mangham transfers from Michigan State to Michigan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Jaden Mangham trolls Michigan State while getting his diploma". Sports Illustrated.
  6. ^ "2024 Michigan Wolverines Stats". Sports Reference (College Football).
  7. ^ Wenzel, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Scary injury adds motivation for Michigan State's Jaden Mangham". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Wenzel, Matt (February 3, 2023). "Michigan State running back transfer joins brother, reunites with Mel Tucker". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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