| School | Interest | Offer | Visit Date | Recruited By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | None | Yes | ||
| AUB | None | Yes | ||
| CIN | None | Yes | ||
| NEB | None | Yes | ||
| ND | None | Yes | 2011-10-21 | |
| VT | Signed | Yes | 2011-10-07 | Torrian Gray |
| MIA | None | Yes | ||
| FL | None | Yes | ||
| ALA | None | Yes |
Donaldven Manning
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| Recruit Year | 2012 |
| Position: | CB |
| High School: | Miami Central |
| Hometown: | Miami FL |
| Coach: | |
| Height: | 5-10 |
| Weight: | 160 |
| 40 Time: | |
| Status: | VT Signee (verbal date: 2011-02-03) (commitment number: 2) |
Notes:
Manning played at Miami Edison for three seasons before transferring to Miami Central ... In January of 2011, Manning (#26) was named one of the state of Florida's Top 50 prospects in the 2012 class by the Gainesville Sun. ... Runs the 400 meters in track.
Quotes: "The biggest thing with him is his knowledge of the game. He has the speed and fluid hips. He is the best cornerback I've been around. I'm only 26 now, but I played in the college ranks and in high school around great people. Donaldven has taken a lot of tips. He has worked out with good guys and met a couple of other guys. His biggest part is his knowledge. You have to be able to grasp concepts, and he can grasp concepts." - former Miami Edision defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator Marlon Williams
CC's Scouting Report: With a great offer list, Manning is one of the top defensive back recruits in the country. He is a very good player, especially in small spaces. Despite his size, he tackles well against bigger players and isn't afraid of contact. I see him as a boundary cornerback for most of his career at Tech.
Pronounced "Don-a-von".
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Donaldven Manning Junior Highlights (YouTube)
Donaldven Manning Interview (YouTube)
In-State Rankings
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- Thursday Thoughts: Alabama will attack the field side, 05/02/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Virginia Tech Football's Top Prospects: May 1, 2013, 05/01/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- No overnight fix, 04/22/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- Separation Week, 04/08/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Q&A: April 5, 2013, 04/05/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- "He's definitely God-sent", 04/04/2013, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- Friday Q&A: December 14, 2012, 12/14/2012, GMSAHokie
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- Another Tough Loss in DC, 09/30/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- Football Notes: August 15, 2012, 08/15/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Football Notes: August 10, 2012, 08/10/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Q&A: July 20, 2012, 07/20/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- Spring Q&A with Raleigh Hokie, 04/16/2012, Raleigh Hokie
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- Friday Q&A: March 30, 2012, 03/30/2012, TechSideline.com
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- Quick Take: ACC Sports Journal's Dave Glenn, 02/17/2012, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
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- Friday Q&A: January 20th, 2012, 01/20/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
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- Manning Eagerly Awaiting Arrival At VT, 12/21/2011, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Manning Set For VT Official Visit, 10/07/2011, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Catching Up With Donaldven Manning, 08/29/2011, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Tech Scores Two Huge Gets For 2012, 02/04/2011, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst

