Ilm Manning (born July 23, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
Early life
Manning was born on July 23, 1999, in Glendale, Arizona. He attended Apollo High School and played football, track and field and basketball. Manning was a two-way player in football, seeing action on both sides of the line while being a two-time all-league selection and the 2017 Class 5A Metro Region Player of the Year. He committed to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.
College career
As a true freshman in 2018, Manning started all 14 games at left tackle, being one of only four freshman to do so nationally. He started every game again in 2019 and was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC). In 2020, Manning played in seven games, five of which he started. The following year, he started all 13 games and earned honorable mention All-MWC honors, being one of four offensive players for Hawaii to start every game. He returned for a final season in 2022, after all athletes had their eligibility extended one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his last year, Manning started all 13 games and was named a first-team all-conference selection, also being invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl. He finished his collegiate career having played in 62 out of 64 possible games, all at tackle.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
After going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Manning was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2023, as part of roster cuts.
Arizona Cardinals
After being waived by the 49ers, Manning was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on October 2, having not seen any playing time during his four-game stay on the active roster.
San Francisco 49ers (second stint) On October 4, 2023, Manning was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.