You wanna talk about some freak measurables.
If you haven’t heard of B.C. offensive tackle Giovanni Manu, you’re not alone.
Despite the fact he’s 6-foot-7 and 352 pounds, ran a 5.03-second 40-yard dash, a 4.81 short shuttle, a 1.81 ten-yard split, 23 reps on the bench press, and a 33.5-inch vertical, he’s relatively unknown and gets lost in this year’s deep offensive tackle draft class.
The former high school basketball star, nicknamed “Baby Shaq,” has reportedly visited the Bengals, as well as several other teams.
Things are picking up in a big way for BIG man Giovanni Manu, the former hoops star turned left tackle rising up draft boards. I’m told Manu has 30 visits with:
Cowboys
Giants
Jets
Pats
Browns
Bengals
Colts
Lions
Packers
Chiefs
BroncosManu also has an upcoming private workout… https://t.co/0wvWKfxGFz pic.twitter.com/7ftMX5Toxc
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 12, 2024
The Cincinnati Bengals already have two huge bookend offensive tackles in Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown, but Brown is on a one-year deal and has only played one complete season in his career. The team is still very much in the hunt for an offensive tackle to help back up the position this year and potentially take over the reins next year and beyond.
Manu could grow into a solid addition to the offensive line with the rare athletic abilities he has for his size.
.@FieldYates on OT Giovanni Manu:
“I think he’s locked in as a Day 3 pick who could go as high as the fifth round.”
The #Cowboys met with Manu on a 30 visit and took a chance on a similar prospect in Waletzko in the 5th round of 2022.
Will they do it again? #DallasCowboys
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 12, 2024
To close things out, here is some film.
OL, Giovanni Manu
UBC (Canada)The Good#DallasCowboys #Cowboys #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/alg1dIKl7t
— Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 5, 2024
OL, Giovanni Manu
UBC (Canada)The Bad#DallasCowboys #Cowboys #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/1c5Q5JltB9
— Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 5, 2024
What would you think about a late-round flyer on a guy who’s obviously talented?
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