Reliable New Mexico State linebacker who earned snaps through tackling and special teams value
McManigal’s most useful trait was his dependable, role-player production: in the 2006 season at New Mexico State, he played in seven games as a backup linebacker and special-teams contributor and finished with 22 tackles, including a seven-tackle game against Arkansas.[2] That profile suggests a player teams can trust for effort, physicality, and assignment soundness rather than splashy stats. The main fit question is upside: the available record shows toughness and reliability, but not enough evidence of elite range or playmaking to project him as a headline-grabber.[2]
