Manny Wilkins facts for kids
Wilkins with the Green Bay Packers in 2019
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| No. 5 – St. Louis Battlehawks | |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Born: | November 5, 1995 Novato, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school: | Novato (CA) San Marin |
| College: | Arizona State |
| Undrafted: | 2019 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Manny Wilkins Jr. was born on November 5, 1995. He is an American professional football quarterback. He currently plays for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL. Before turning pro, he played college football at Arizona State University. After the 2019 NFL draft, he joined the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted player.
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Early Life
When Manny Wilkins was 16, people noticed he was a very good football player. He was seen as a promising young talent.
Manny's father passed away in 2006 when Manny was 10 years old. In 2008, Manny moved to Texas with his mother. There, he played football at Elkins High School.
Later, he moved back to California to live with his aunt and uncle. He became the starting quarterback at San Marin High School in Novato, California.
College Football Career
Manny Wilkins joined Arizona State University as one of their most exciting quarterback prospects. He spent his first year as a "redshirt" player, meaning he practiced but did not play in games.
In his second year, he played in only three games. But then, he won the starting quarterback job. He beat out another highly-rated player named Brady White.
Sophomore Year (2016)
As a sophomore, Wilkins started 10 games. He completed 197 passes out of 311 attempts. He threw for 2,329 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 128 times for 246 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Junior Year (2017)
In his junior year, Wilkins started all 13 games. He completed 260 passes out of 410 attempts. He threw for 3,270 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also rushed for 282 yards and 7 touchdowns on 138 attempts.
Senior Year (2018)
As a senior, Wilkins started all 13 games again. He completed 247 passes out of 393 attempts. He threw for 3,025 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also had a great year running the ball, gaining 452 yards and scoring 8 touchdowns on 112 attempts.
Professional Football Career
Green Bay Packers
After the 2019 NFL Draft, Manny Wilkins was not chosen by any team. However, he signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019. This means a team signs a player who wasn't drafted.
On August 31, 2019, he was waived, which means he was released from the team. But the very next day, he was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad allows players to train with the team.
He signed a special contract with the Packers on January 21, 2020, to stay with them for the next season. However, he was released by the Packers on April 27, 2020.
St. Louis Battlehawks
On February 12, 2023, Wilkins signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks. This team plays in the XFL, which is another professional football league.
He re-signed with the Battlehawks on February 8, 2024, to continue playing for them.
