Manuel was a new addition to the December update of PRZ NV’s 2025 rankings and a riser in this latest and final release. He had a productive senior season on both sides of the ball rushing for 600 yards and 11 TDs on 73 carries (8.2 avg.) and totaling 46 tackles, 5 sacks, and 11 TFLs on defense. Proved to be a disruptive defender around the LOS that can come off the edge and play more physical than his 5’10″/175 would suggest. Made plays in coverage as a nickel/S and showed promising athleticism at both DB and RB positions in the fall. Manuel- who will likely find a home as a DB at the next level- is one of the better athletes still on the board from Nevada’s 2025 class.

Manuel proved to be one of the most productive two-way playmakers in 4A this season recording 600 rushing yards and 12 TDs on offense and 46 total tackles, 11 TFLs, and 5 sacks on defense. Versatile athlete that was at his best defensively as a second-level perimeter defender with his rangy speed and ability to cover the slot. Strong tackler that outplays his stature (5’10″/175) and flashed some quick change-of-direction out in space. I could see Manuel fitting in nicely as a high-upside nickel at the next level given his size and skillset.

Manuel totaled 151 yards and 3 TDs on 18 carries and had 4 PBUs on defense in SAL’s 28-14 win over Cimarron-Memorial. The 5’10″/170 two-way player looked like a slick athlete with the ball in his hands but looked even more impressive in coverage as a nickel/S. He flashed instincts, timing, and quickness out of his breaks disrupting passes over the middle of the field. Manuel’s a DB to keep an eye on as SAL starts their 4A Desert schedule against Bonanza this Friday.