Jaden Mangham

Jaden Mangham
Michigan Wolverines – No. 3
PositionSafety
ClassSenior
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolWylie E. Groves High School

Jaden Mangham is an American football safety for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans.

Early life and high school

Mangham attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan, where he had 25 receptions for 450 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.[1] He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 7th best prospect in the state of Michigan in the class of 2022.[2] Mangham received 36 college offers and committed to play college football at Michigan State University over offers Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida State, Miami, and Oregon.[1]

College career

Michigan State

As a freshman in 2022, Mangham notched 20 tackles in eight games.[3] In 2023, he started 10 games, recording 53 tackles, one for a loss, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and a fumble recovery, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors.[3] After the season, Mangham entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3]

Michigan

On May 17, 2024, Mangham transferred to the University of Michigan.[4]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of running back Jaren Mangham, who previously played at Colorado, South Florida, Michigan State, and is currently at Minnesota.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b Burnstein, Scott (August 9, 2021). "Groves' Jaden Mangham commits to Michigan State". The Oakland Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Davis, Tyler (August 8, 2021). "Michigan State football lands four-star Birmingham Groves ATH Jaden Mangham for 2022". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Lounsberry, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "BREAKING: Michigan State Safety Enters Transfer Portal". Michigan State Spartans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Solari, Chris (May 17, 2024). "Safety Jaden Mangham transfers from Michigan State to Michigan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Wenzel, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Scary injury adds motivation for Michigan State's Jaden Mangham". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Wenzel, Matt (February 3, 2023). "Michigan State running back transfer joins brother, reunites with Mel Tucker". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.