Josiah Manu

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.