Carter Mannon brings big-frame freshman upside to the Lions' front
Carter Mannon is a 2026 freshman offensive lineman for East Texas A&M, listed at 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds, with a build that fits the position and immediate developmental upside[4][5][13]. He arrives from Vandegrift HS in Austin and was viewed as a promising young blocker on the Texas prep scene, with some early recruiting buzz noting his size, toughness, and blue-collar feel[7][15]. If a team wants a long-term interior or tackle project with room to grow, Mannon looks like a smart bet; if it needs a polished, proven college mauler right now, he’s still in the seasoning phase.
