One of the best defensive line prospects in West Virginia is 2026 Woodrow Wilson DL Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV . He has a D1 ceiling in our eyes and is deserving of offers from that level. Manns has the ideal size, athleticism, and explosiveness that D1 programs are looking for in defensive linemen and has shown the ability on the field at the halfway point of the season. Mann’s midseason tape is a must-watch for colleges, and he should begin to see some offers rolling in if they get their eyes on it.

2026 Woodrow Wilson DL Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV has the potential to explode this season, both on the field and as a prospect. He’s had an excellent offseason and has put in the work to put his name in the mix for top defensive lineman in the state.

Here’s what we recently said about Manns in our 2026 Rankings Stock Risers article:

“One of the most underrated players in the state of West Virginia for the 2026 class, in our eyes, is Woodrow Wilson DL  Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV . He’s yet to post an offer to his X account, but is a name that colleges around the state and region need to get in on ASAP. Manns is a physical specimen who could play on either side of the line at the next level with a high ceiling for both. He has a D1 ceiling with his size, power, and athletic upside.”

One of the most underrated players in the state of West Virginia for the 2026 class, in our eyes, is Woodrow Wilson DL Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV . He’s yet to post an offer to his X account, but is a name that colleges around the state and region need to get in on ASAP. Manns is a physical specimen who could play on either side of the line at the next level with a high ceiling for both. He has a D1 ceiling with his size, power, and athletic upside.

Woodrow Wilson’s Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV could fit in at a few spots on this list but settled in under athleticism for our Perfect Interior DL Build. If you watch his junior tape, Manns primarily plays strong-side defensive end but with his 6’4 270 size has the potential to slide inside at the next level. He has a high ceiling regardless of which spot he eventually ends up in at the next level and will likely be a future stock riser in our rankings. His length, size, and athleticism will allow him to develop into a high-level player at the next level with some D1 potential if he has a strong senior year.

2026 Woodrow Wilson DL Jamarques Manns Jamarques Manns 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Woodrow Wilson | 2026 State WV has limited film available right now but is definitely a name to know in this class. A full-season highlight tape may have placed him much higher, but Manns will make his debut in the 2026 rankings as a Top 10 defensive lineman. A flip to the offensive line is also very possible in a future update as Manns is a talented two-way player for the Flying Eagles. We’re betting on Manns to put more on film in the future as he’s clearly a big strong and athletic lineman prospect with a lot of potential.