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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (59) warms up before an NFL preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 24, 2024 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)

Giovanni Manu

OL

#59

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-7

Age: 24

Weight: 354 lbs

College: University of British Columbia

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Biography

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
  • Is the first player in NFL history to be drafted from the University of British Columbia.

COLLEGE

  • Played five seasons at the University of British Columbia (2019-23), starting all 38 games in which he appeared.
  • 2023: Started all 13 games at left tackle.
    • Second-Team All-Canadians
  • 2022: Started in all 13 games, playing left tackle and guard.
    • Second-Team All-Canadians
  • 2021: Started all seven games at left tackle.
  • 2020: Season cancelled due to COVID-19.
  • 2019: Started in all eight games.
  • 2018: Redshirted.

PERSONAL

  • Played football and basketball at Pitt Meadows Secondary School (Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada) after relocating from his country of origin, Tonga.
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