Nic Manning gives Miami (OH) a linebacker with local roots and roster value
Nic Manning, a linebacker for Miami (OH), is a Midwest-built defender from Kettering, Ohio who fits the RedHawks’ identity as a tough, physical, team-first piece in the front seven.[1][2] The available 2026 roster and bio information confirm his role and local background, but not enough public stat detail to fairly spotlight production leaders yet, so the strongest read is his value as a depth-and-development linebacker with in-state familiarity and likely special-teams upside.[1][4]
