# @Colorado Football on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=InxOzZxriM4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37511728-Colorado-Football-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-03T14:12:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) — https://gondola.cc/CUBuffsFootball

## Caption

Meet Josiah Manu, a consensus three-star offensive tackle from Thompson Valley High School (Loveland, Colorado)and one of the most powerful, versatile linemen in the 2025 recruiting class. At 6-5, 295, Manu has the size, strength, and athletic background to anchor an offensive line while also contributing as a disruptive defensive presence.

Recruiting Rankings (As of 12/1/25)
Three-star prospect across all major recruiting outlets
Rivals: 86 rating | No. 106 OT | No. 20 player in Colorado
247 Sports: 86 rating | No. 119 OT | No. 18 player in Colorado
247 Composite: No. 1,306 nationally | No. 112 OT | No. 18 player in Colorado
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 1,299 nationally | No. 100 OT | No. 17 player in Colorado

High School Career – Thompson Valley High School
Played four varsity seasons under head coach Jamie Steele and became a dominant two-way force for the Eagles.
Career Highlights / Production
137 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries
37–12 career record
Started his entire career on the offensive line
Junior Season (Best Season)
Led team to a perfect 14–0 record and a state championship
Recorded 55 tackles, 9 TFLs, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 sack
Senior Season
Led Thompson Valley to a 7–5 record and a playoff appearance
Key accolades:
First Team All-Conference
First Team All-State
Conference Offensive Player of the Year
PMC All-Playmaker Defensive Tackle
3A North 1 League Lineman of the Year

Personal Background
Josiah Manu is the son of Tiffany Manu.
Siblings: Tyler, Jayden, Kakala, Tianasili, and Alisi.
Family athletic ties:
Cousin Jacob Manu – linebacker at Washington
Cousin Giovanni Manu – offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Cousin Dinah Jan – member of the multi-platinum group Fifth Harmony

Follow Josiah Manu:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahmanuotua/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/JosiahManu24

Follow Colorado Football:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubuffsfootball/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/CUBuffsFootball
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubuffsfootball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cubuffsfootball
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCFa7JCJYHGciKPnlExPuC1Q

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Colorado Buffaloes Football | @CUBuffsFootball | https://gondola.cc/CUBuffsFootball | NCAA Football Team |
| Chase Browne | @biz_z_1 | https://gondola.cc/biz_z_1 | Thumbnail Designer |

## Tags

highschoolfootball, coloradofootball, josiahmanu, 247sports, rivals, offensiveline, espn300, thompsonvalley, 2025recruits, collegefootballrecruiting

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