Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Dylan Manuel
Jersey Number 99

Dylan Manuel

  • Position:
    Defensive Line
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    300
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Stockbridge, Ga.
  • High School:
    Stockbridge
  • Prev School:
    Appalachian State
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 724 player in the transfer portal and the No. 63 defensive lineman as of January 13, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with three years to play two.
AT APPALACHIAN STATE (2025)
  • In his lone season, he played in all 12 regular-season games, making seven starts.
  • He finished the year with 37 total tackles, 12 unassisted tackles, seven tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries, three sacks, and one interception.
  • Manuel had seven games with a tackle for loss, including his final four games.
AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (2024)
  • During his true freshman season, he played in all 12 games.
  • Named a second-team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele.
  • Finished with 15 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • Helped lead a defense that ranked in the top 20 nationally in tackles for loss.
  • Had three tackles for loss in the conference finale at Eastern Illinois.
AT STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played three seasons of varsity football at Stockbridge High School under head coach Thomas Clark.
  • Led the Tigers to a state championship appearance during his senior season.
  • During the third round of the playoffs, had 12 tackles, five tackles for loss and three sacks.
  • Named all-region each year between 2021 and 2023, earning first-team honors his senior year.
  • Finished senior year with 86 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks.
  • During his junior season, collected 69 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks.
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