Jaylyn Manning brings disciplined, high-volume linebacker production to New Mexico State
Manning enters New Mexico State as a **physical, instinctive linebacker** who produced **81 total tackles, 47 solo tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass defended** in the 2025-26 high school season, earning **2nd Team All-District 11-6A** honors for Duncanville.[2] At around **6-foot-1, 230 pounds**, he profiles as a downhill defender with the tackling volume and consistency you want in the middle of a defense, and his strong academics and reported hard-working approach suggest a reliable, coachable fit.[1][2]
