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#29 Michael Mankaka Season 2024-25

PositionCB
Weight190 lbs
Height6-0
Year*So.
HometownLaurens, S.C.

Joined Clemson as a walk-on in the summer of 2022 … credited with one tackle in 17 defensive snaps over 10 career games at Clemson from 2022-25 … transitioned from receiver to cornerback in the 2024 offseason. 

2025: Made lone appearance of the season vs. Furman.

2024: Credited with one tackle in 16 defensive snaps over seven games … made one tackle in season debut vs. Appalachian State.

2023: Appeared on special teams in two games … made collegiate debut vs. Charleston Southern … contributed on special teams vs. Florida Atlantic.

2022: Did not appear in game action while redshirting … ACC Honor Roll selection.

Before Clemson: Finished prep career at Laurens District High School after moving from Mayo High School in Rochester, Minn.

Personal: Born Oct. 21, 2003 … management major … completed a microinternship with LIVE! Entertainment in spring 2025.

Note: Tackle stats in the written bio above reflect statistics from coaches film review. Tackle stats in the automated Stats tab of this page reflect those as awarded by gameday stat crews.

MankakaMichael

*Jr.
2025

CB
6-0 / 190 lbs
MankakaMichael

*Fr.
2023

WR
6-0 / 185 lbs
MankakaMichael

Fr.
2022

WR
6-0 / 185 lbs

Hello, I'm Michael Mankaka!