| Michigan Wolverines – No. 3 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Communication |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Beverly Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Wylie E. Groves High School |
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Jaden Mangham is an American football safety for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans.
Mangham attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan. In his junior season, he had 25 receptions for 450 yards and eight touchdowns. [1] Mangham was rated as a four star recruit, the 7th best prospect in the state of Michigan and ranked 285th overall in the 2022 national recruiting class. [2] Mangham held offers from Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State and West Virginia. [3] Mangham committed to play college football at Michigan State University. [4] [5]
In the 2022 season, Mangham notched 20 tackles. [6] In the 2023 season, he started in ten games, recording 53 tackles, one for a loss, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and a fumble recovery. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media. [7] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Mangham entered the NCAA transfer portal. [8] [9]
On May 17, 2024 he transferred to the University of Michigan. [10]
He is the younger brother of Jaren Mangham, who previously played at Colorado, South Florida and Michigan State as a running back. [11] [12]
- ^ Burnstein, Scott (August 9, 2021). "Groves' Jaden Mangham commits to Michigan State". The Oakland Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (August 8, 2021). "4-star recruit Jaden Mangham commits to Michigan State". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Tyler (August 8, 2021). "Michigan State football lands four-star Birmingham Groves ATH Jaden Mangham for 2022". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Trieu, Allen (August 8, 2021). "Trieu: Jaden Mangham commits to Michigan State football". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Jordan, Kenny (August 9, 2021). "Michigan State Lands Versatile Athlete Jaden Mangham". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Goldkamp, Thomas (April 30, 2024). "Michigan State safety Jaden Mangham enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Lounsberry, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "BREAKING: Michigan State Safety Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Ramsey, Jared (April 30, 2024). "Michigan State loses 4 players to transfer portal, including Jaden Mangham, Geno VanDeMark". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (April 30, 2024). "Michigan State starting safety, former 4-star recruit, enters transfer portal". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Solari, Chris (May 17, 2024). "Safety Jaden Mangham transfers from Michigan State to Michigan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Scary injury adds motivation for Michigan State's Jaden Mangham". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (February 3, 2023). "Michigan State running back transfer joins brother, reunites with Mel Tucker". MLive.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.