Rhode Island’s captain and steady interior disruptor
Mankins is a high-effort, veteran defensive lineman for Rhode Island who was voted a 2026 team captain, a strong signal of trust, toughness, and locker-room value[5]. In the 2024 season, he played in all 14 games, posted 24 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks, then backed it up with another productive 2025 campaign that included 13 tackles and 5.0 tackles for loss in Rhode Island’s cumulative stats[9][7]. At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, he brings reliable edge-to-interior versatility, plays with consistent motor, and looks like the kind of culture-fit DL coaches love to build around[1][15].
