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Manu, a two-year captain for the Wildcats, is the most impactful defensive Wildcat to enter the transfer portal. 

Manu played in seven games this season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the Wildcats' homecoming loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. Manu was one of three defensive captains to endure a season-ending leg injury, along with defensive backs Gunner Maldonado and Treydan Stukes. 

The 5-11, 228-pound Manu was an under-the-radar recruit coming out of Servite High School in Anaheim, California. Manu signed with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in 2022 and joined his Servite teammates in quarterback Noah Fifita, wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and tight end Keyan Burnett, who is also entering the transfer portal. 

After standing out on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s scout-team defense, Manu emerged as a starter halfway through his freshman season in 2022. 

Last season, Manu led the Pac-12 in tackles (116) and was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team and Associated Press All-Pac-12 First Team. Manu became the first Wildcat to lead the Pac-12 in tackles since Scooby Wright in 2014 and entered this season with preseason All-Big 12 honors. 

Before his season-ending injury, Manu had 47 tackles and a fumble recovery this season.  

Manu underwent surgery for his injury in November and isn't expected to be available until the summer. Manu could still return to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. 

The transfer portal officially opens on Monday. Click here to see our ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football transfer portal tracker.