CAREER (2005-09)
Played in all 46 games during his gridiron career at North Carolina Central University (2005-06, [apos]08-09). Started in 44 of 46 games, only missing starts in 2006 season due to injury and to allow a senior teammate to start on Senior Day.
2009 - SENIOR SEASON
Starting left tackle for the Eagles in all 11 games as a third-year program playing NCAA Division I-FCS competition. Lined up against the likes of FBS foe Duke, three-time national champion Appalachian State and nationally-ranked Liberty. Selected to participate in two postseason all-star football games - the ninth annual East Coast Bowl (Nov. 28, 2009 in Petersburg, Va.) and the inaugural Russell Athletic HBCU Bowl (Dec. 19 in Montgomery, Ala.). Named to All-Independent Team by Phil Steele[apos]s 2009 College Football Preview magazine.
2008 - JUNIOR SEASON
After sitting out 2007 campaign, returned as the starting left tackle in all 11 games for the Eagles in their second season of NCAA Division I-FCS competition.
2006 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Starting left guard for the Eagles in 10 of 12 games. Missed one start due to injury and another because a senior teammate was being recognized on Senior Day. Team posted an undefeated 11-0 regular-season record to repeat as Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Champions and earn recognition as the Black College National Champions. Team earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II regional playoffs, before losing in the second round.
2005 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Started all 12 games for the Eagles at the left guard position. Average grade of 84.4 percent. Team posted a record of 10-2, capturing the program[apos]s first conference championship in 25 years and advancing to the NCAA Division II playoffs for the first time since 1988.
EAST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL
Named all-conference honorable mention and second-team all-region.
PERSONAL
Born December 9, 1986, in Detroit, Michigan, to Adora and Fredrick Manns. Hometown is Winston-Salem, N.C. Exercise Sports Science major at NCCU.
