James Manuel

Class:
Junior
Position:
Linebacker
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.
High School:
Warren Central HS

Game-By-Game Stats (PDF)
2013
2012
2011
2010

CAREER?NOTES: Recruited to Minnesota as a defensive back - saw action in 22 games as a defensive back, including three starts during his freshman season - recorded 40 total tackles and one interception in two seasons at safety - moved to linebacker prior to 2012 spring practice.

2013 ? SENIOR SEASON: Recorded four tackles and broke up a pass against UNLV ? made one tackle and broke up one pass at New Mexico State ? forced one fumble and tied for the team lead with six tackles against Western Illinois ? saw action against San Jose State ? made five tackles against Iowa in a reserve role ? started at Michigan and made six tackles, including .5 tackle-for-loss ? totaled five tackles (including one sack) at Northwestern and returned an interception 24 yards for the first touchdown of his career ? made two tackles against Nebraska and competed at Indiana ? made five tackles and recovered one fumble against Penn State ? totaled three tackles and broke up one pass against Wisconsin ? led team with eight tackles at Michigan State, which included one sack and 1.5 tackle-for-loss.

2012 ? JUNIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games ? started once against Northwestern ? seventh on the team in tackles (50). Game-by-Game: Made four tackles at UNLV ? recorded four tackles against New Hampshire ? notched five tackles against Western Michigan and vs. Syracuse ? posted five tackles at Iowa and against Northwestern ? assisted on two tackles at Wisconsin ? had five tackles vs. Purdue ? made four tackles vs. Michigan, which included 1/2 sack ? tallied four tackles at Illinois ? recovered one fumble and made five tackles at Nebraska ? registered one solo tackle vs. Michigan State ? assisted on one tackle vs. Texas Tech.

2011 ? SOPHOMORE?SEASON: Appeared in all 12 games ? recorded 11 tackles. Game-by-Game: Recorded a solo tackle in season opener at USC ? tallied two solo tackles vs. New Mexico State ? appeared in 29-23 victory against Miami (Ohio) ? appeared vs. North Dakota State ? garnered one tackle at Michigan ? competed at Purdue ? notched two tackles in Homecoming game vs. Nebraska ? appeared in 22-21 victory against Iowa ? assisted on two tackles at Michigan State ? had three tackles vs. Wisconsin ? appeared at Northwestern ? played in 27-7 victory against Illinois.

2010 ? FRESHMAN?SEASON: Appeared in all 12 games, starting three ? made 29 total tackles (14 solo), forcing two turnovers and breaking up one pass. Game-by-Game: Debuted with first-career start at strong safety in a 24-17 Gophers win at Middle Tennessee State ? finished game with four tackles ? tallied five total tackles against South Dakota ? forced two turnovers to set up Minnesota touchdowns against USC ? recorded first-career interception against the Trojans and forced a fumble and recovered the loose ball late in the game, setting up the game's final scoring drive ? finished the USC game with seven total tackles with one pass break up ? appeared against Northern Illinois but did not record any stats ? made one solo stop against Northwestern ? appeared as a reserve against Wisconsin, making seven stops ? appeared against Purdue but did not record any statistics ? made one tackle against Penn State ? had one tackle against Ohio State ? notched two tackles against Michigan State ? made one tackle against Illinois ? played against Iowa.

HIGH?SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Warren Central High School ? helped lead team to a 13-2 record and a state championship in 2009 ? Warriors defeated Carmel High School 42-36 in double overtime to take the Indiana 5A title ? earned Honorable Mention All-State honors from the AP ? ranked as the No. 79 safety in the country by Rivals.com ? listed as the No. 6 player in Indiana by Rivals ? rated as the No. 37 safety in the nation by ESPN ? rated as the No. 50 safety in the country by Scout.com ? played for the Mainland squad in the 2009 Aloha Prep Classic in Hawaii ? tallied 115 tackles to rank No. 3 on the squad as a senior ? racked up three interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in 2009 ? recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions, four pass break-ups and a blocked field goal as a junior in 2008 ? coached by John Hart.

PERSONAL: James Manuel was born March 17, 1991 ? son of Janet and Clyde Manuel ? youth studies major.