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Josiah Manu

Josiah Manu

  • Position:
    Offensive Lineman
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    295
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Loveland, Colo.
  • High School:
    Thompson Valley
RECRUIT RANKING SITES (As of 12/1/25)
  • A consensus three-star prospect by the recruiting services. 
  • Rivals rates him at an 86, the No. 106 best offensive tackle in the class and the No. 20 player from Colorado. 
  • 247 Sports rates him at an 86 and lists him as the No. 119 offensive tackle and the No. 18 player from Colorado. 
  • 247 Composite: No. 1,306 player nationally, No. 112 offensive tackle, No. 18 player from Colorado. 
  • Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 1,299 player nationally, No. 100 offensive tackle in the class, No. 17 player from Colorado.
AT THOMPSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 
  • Played four seasons of varsity football at Thompson Valley High School under head coach Jamie Steele.
  • Was a force on both sides of the ball, starting his entire career on the offensive line and recording 137 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three fumble recoveries.
  • Finished his career with a 37-12 record.
  • Had his best season as a junior, leading his team to an undefeated 14-0 record and a state championship. He totaled 55 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and one sack while also anchoring the offensive line.
  • Following the season, he was awarded first team All-Conference, first team All-State, Conference Offensive Player of the Year, PMC All-Playmaker Defensive Tackle, and 3A North 1 League Lineman of the Year.
  • In his final season, he led the Eagles to the first round of the playoffs with a 7-5 record.
PERSONAL
  • Josiah Manu is the son of Tiffany Manu. He has two brothers, Tyler and Jayden, and three sisters, Kakala, Tianasili, and Alisi. 
  • His cousin, Jacob Manu, is a current linebacker for the Washington Huskies. Also, his cousin Giovanni Manu is a current tackle for the Detroit Lions. 
  • His cousin, Dinah Jan, was part of the multi-platinum group Fifth Harmony, which won Favorite Music Group at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
  • In his free time, he enjoys drawing and writing. 
  • He can play a little piano, ukulele, and guitar. 
  • He starts his mornings with guided yoga, which has helped him put his leg behind his head.
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