Former Michigan linebacker turned proven defensive coach
Roy Manning is not a current Michigan player, but a former Wolverines linebacker and longtime defensive coach whose value shows up in development, not box scores. In his Michigan career, he played in 37 games, made 10 starts, and won the 2004 Roger Zatkoff Award after posting 39 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 1 sack; across his Michigan playing career he finished with 72 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 3 sacks. His differentiators are experience, positional versatility, and credibility with linebackers—an edge for any program wanting a tough, technically sound defensive mind.
