Big-frame Iowa State QB with pop, poise, and sneaky run juice
In the 2025 season, Manske was a limited but efficient true freshman for Iowa State, completing 4 of 5 passes for 28 yards and adding 33 rushing yards and a touchdown in game action, which hints at a quarterback who can create with his legs when plays break down.[2][7][13] At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, he brings a sturdy, pro-style build, and recruiting services rated him a four-star/top-300 caliber talent with strong state-of-Iowa standing, so the appeal is upside, physical tools, and development runway rather than polished volume stats.[1][7][8][10]
