Danieal Manning (born August 9, 1982 in Corsicana, Texas) is a professional American football free safety for the Chicago Bears. He was drafted with the 42nd pick in the 2006 NFL Draft from Abilene Christian University, which made him the first player from a non-Division I school to be selected that year (as well as the 2nd highest pick in the history of the school's football program). Before college, he was a highly touted defensive back at Corsicana High School. Manning transferred from the University of Nebraska to ACU.

During Manning's first professional game, he intercepted a pass thrown by Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers. In a CBS interview that aired later the same night, Manning admitted that Brett Favre was one of his childhood idols, and intercepting the pass felt like a dream come true. Two weeks later, Manning's performance earned him a starting position during the Bears' week Three match up against the Minnesota Vikings.

Pre-draft measureables
40 yd	BP
4.46s*	X lb

(* represents NFL Combine)

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External links

• Abilene Christian Wildcats bio