Manasseh Ripert brings FCS-ready size and pass-blocking upside to Western Carolina's line
Ripert is a 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman who logged 11 games for Western Carolina in 2025 after appearing in three games with one start in 2024, showing the kind of developmental arc teams like in a flexible trench piece[4][8]. External evaluations point to real strength in pass protection and usable positional versatility, with a reported 2025 PFF pass-blocking grade of 75.0 and experience at tackle and guard, while his move to FIU suggests he has drawn transfer-level interest for his frame, experience, and upside[7].
