Manley has UNH in his sights
Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com
Danzel Manley has some interest in the University of New Hampshire. What's unknown is if UNH has any interest in him.
Manley (pictured), a 6-foot-6, 304-pound offensive tackle, committed to Old Dominion University last October, but said he and the school parted ways earlier this week.
"We just didn't meet on certain standards," Manley said.
With National Signing Day quickly approaching, Manley said he's scrambling to find a place to play. He said UNH is on the short list of schools he's interested in, but realizes it's a little late in the game to be picky.
"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried," Manley said. "At this point it's really anybody who needs me, because a lot of the schools who showed interest in me (before he committed to Old Dominion) are done recruiting. They're booked."
Manley played left tackle for Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md. He helped the Raiders finish 10-1 last season, when they averaged nearly 40 points per game.
He said besides Old Dominion, Tennessee State, Bowie State, Delta State, Delaware State, Morgan State and Towson were the schools that showed the most interest in him. Manley also said he met with UNH assistant coach Jon Shelton before he committed to Old Dominion, and planned to contact Shelton this weekend.
"I've been told that someone will grab me because of my size," Manley said. "At this point it's where I can find a home at."
