Giovanni Manu currently plays offensive line for the Detroit Lions. Manu was born in Nuku’alofa, Tonga and played college football at UBC. He was drafted by the Lions in 2024.
Date of Birth: January 26, 2001 (Nuku’alofa, Tonga) | Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | Weight: 350 lb (159 kg)
College: UBC
Draft: 2024 – 4th Round (126th overall)
Highlights: Second-team All-Canadian (2022, 2023)
Notes: Drafted in both the 2024 CFL and NFL Drafts. College teammate of Theo Benedet.