Josiah Manu
Josiah Manu is a three-star recruit from Loveland, CO, out of Thompson Valley (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Colorado's 8 games this season.
Where Manu comes from
- Loveland, CO
- Thompson Valley
- About 50 miles from Folsom Field
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Manu fits
Colorado lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
Colorado defensive linemen with a game this season
Colorado is 3-5. Next: at Arizona State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Loveland, CO
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Deion Sanders
Pass share
48.2%
264 pass / 284 run
Plays / game
68.5
8 games
Team sack rate
6.4%
298 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Colorado -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Colorado has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Jordan Carrell went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Joined Colorado in 2026
- 2026 Colorado SandersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Thompson ValleyLoveland, CO · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with Colorado.
2026
- Signed with ColoradoThree-star, out of Thompson Valley