Ilm Manning

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Ilm Manning
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Manning with the BC Lions in 2025
No. 55 – BC Lions
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-23) July 23, 1999 (age 26)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school: Apollo (AZ)
College: Hawaii (2018–2022)
NFL draft: 2023: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, and Birmingham Stallions.

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Early life

Manning was born on July 23, 1999, in Glendale, Arizona. [1] [2] He attended Apollo High School and played football, track and field and basketball. [2] [3] Manning was a two-way player in football, seeing action on both sides of the line while being a two-time all-league selection and the 2017 Class 5A Metro Region Player of the Year. [2] He committed to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. [4]

College career

As a true freshman in 2018, Manning started all 14 games at left tackle, being one of only four freshman to do so nationally. [3] [5] He started every game again in 2019 and was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC). [6] In 2020, Manning played in seven games, five of which he started. [7] The following year, he started all 13 games and earned honorable mention All-MWC honors, being one of four offensive players for Hawaii to start every game. [7] He returned for a final season in 2022, after all athletes had their eligibility extended one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [8] In his last year, Manning started all 13 games and was named a first-team all-conference selection, also being invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl. [2] [9] [10] He finished his collegiate career having played in 62 out of 64 possible games, all at tackle. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		294 lb
(133 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.00 s1.76 s2.88 s4.70 s7.93 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [12]

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Manning was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. [13] [14] He was waived on August 29, 2023, as part of roster cuts. [15]

Arizona Cardinals

After being waived by the 49ers, Manning was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. [16] [17] He was released on October 2, having not seen any playing time during his four-game stay on the active roster. [18] [19]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On October 4, 2023, Manning was signed to the 49ers practice squad. [20]

Carolina Panthers

On December 28, 2023, Manning was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the 49ers practice squad. [21] He was inactive for each game and ended the season having seen no playing time. [19] On May 10, 2024, Manning was waived for offseason roster cuts. [22]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 24, 2024, Manning was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. [23] He was waived on August 27. [24]

Birmingham Stallions

On December 3, 2024, Manning signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). [25] He was released on March 10, 2025. [26]

BC Lions

On May 21, 2025, Manning signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [27] On June 6, 2025, Manning was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list as a healthy scratch to start the 2025 CFL season. On July 13, 2025, Manning was requisitioned to the Lions' active roster after their offensive line suffered multiple injuries in quick succession. [28]

References

  1. ↑ "Ilm Manning". ESPN.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ilm Manning". Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.
  3. 1 2 Nagaoka, Reece (August 26, 2022). "Manning excels in the home, on the field". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. X9 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ Tsai, Stephen (August 27, 2021). "Reliable Manning anchors Warriors' protection plan". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. X8 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "Rainbow Warriors protected by Hensley & Manning's strong bond on the 'blind side'". KHON-TV. August 15, 2019.
  6. ↑ Tsai, Stephen (December 5, 2019). "Rolovich named MWC coach of year". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. C4 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  7. 1 2 "NFL Draft Profile: Ilm Manning, Offensive Lineman, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors". Sports Illustrated . November 22, 2022.
  8. ↑ Shimabuku, Christian (August 27, 2023). "UDFA Ilm Manning exceeding expectations for 49ers". KHON-TV.
  9. ↑ Tsai, Stephen (November 30, 2022). "Manning, Phillips earn All-MWC first team honors". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. C2 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  10. ↑ Tsai, Stephen (October 26, 2022). "OL Manning will get NFL audition in Shrine Bowl". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. C1, C2 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  11. ↑ Tsai, Stephen (April 30, 2023). "Hawaii's Manning, Bowens to sign free-agent contracts". Honolulu Star-Advertiser . p. C5 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  12. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Ilm Manning College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  13. ↑ Barrows, Matt (August 17, 2023). "49ers' Ilm Manning has impressed at tackle, though he may not be there long". The Athletic .
  14. ↑ Reyna, Lorenzo J. (April 29, 2023). "Hawaii OL Ilm Manning signs with San Francisco 49ers". 247Sports .
  15. ↑ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ↑ Madson, Kyle (August 30, 2023). "3 49ers claimed off waivers after final cuts". USA Today .
  17. ↑ Root, Jess (August 31, 2023). "What to know about new Cardinals OL Ilm Manning". USA Today .
  18. ↑ Urban, Darren (October 2, 2023). "Cardinals Open Roster Spots By Releasing Three". AZCardinals.com.
  19. 1 2 "Ilm Manning Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  20. ↑ "49ers Sign Running Back and Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 4, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Offensive lineman Ilm Manning added to active roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  22. ↑ Gantt, Darin (May 10, 2024). "Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents". panthers.com.
  23. ↑ "Seahawks Sign Guard Ilm Manning; Cornerbacks Nehemiah Pritchett & D.J. James Pass Physicals". Seahawks.com. July 24, 2024.
  24. ↑ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  25. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  26. ↑ Heilman, Michael (March 11, 2025). "Birmingham Stallions sign OL Grant Miller, release OL Ilm Manning". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Lions Sign Three Americans, Including Former Boise State QB". BC Lions. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  28. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
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