Tashawn Manning

Tashawn Manning
No. 66 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-23) May 23, 1998 (age 26)
Apopka, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:Wekiva
(Apopka, Florida)
College:
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tashawn Manning (born May 23, 1998) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and Kentucky.

College career

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Manning was recruited by the Auburn where he played five years,[1] as he redshirted his freshman year. He eventually decided to transfer in late 2021.[2] He committed to Kentucky on December 14, 2021.[3] He had a successful campaign with Kentucky, getting selected to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+18 in
(1.91 m)
327 lb
(148 kg)
34+12 in
(0.88 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
5.34 s 1.85 s 3.08 s 4.80 s 7.90 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
All values from NFL Combine[5][6]

Baltimore Ravens

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Manning was not selected during the 2023 NFL draft. After the conclusion of the draft, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens to the team's practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 29, 2024.[8] He was waived on August 27.[9]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On August 29, 2024, Manning was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Zucker, Joseph (December 3, 2015). "Tashawn Manning, Auburn Recruit, Diagnosed with Lymphoma". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Green, Tom (March 4, 2023). "Ex-Auburn OL Tashawn Manning reflects on decision to transfer to Kentucky, journey to NFL Combine". AL.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Tashawn Manning". ukatheltics.com. December 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Keidron Smith, Tashawn Manning to Play in 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl". si.com. January 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Tashawn Manning Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  6. ^ "2023 Draft Scout Tashawn Manning, Kentucky NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Tashawn Manning: Cancer to Ravens NFL practice squad". Orlando Sentinel. September 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Mink, Ryan (January 29, 2024). "Ravens Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. ^ Brown, Clifton (August 27, 2024). "Ravens Make Cuts, Set 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  10. ^ "Bengals add to 2024 Practice Squad". Bengals.com. August 29, 2024.
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