Dontae Manning
Career Summary
Dontae Manning is a defensive back from Kansas City, Missouri. He played at Oregon, signed with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and is listed by the NFL as a Chicago Bears cornerback.
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High School
Manning was a team captain at Raytown High School and earned first-team Class 5 All-State honors as a senior. He led his team to a district championship while contributing 96.5 tackles on defense, 970 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on offense, plus three return touchdowns.
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College Career
Manning played all 14 games for Oregon in 2024 and recorded 18 tackles, six passes defensed and an interception. His interception came in the Big Ten Championship Game against Penn State, when he returned it 24 yards.
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Path to the NFL
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with Manning as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
The NFL lists Manning as an active Chicago Bears cornerback wearing No. 27.
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Career Accomplishments
Manning was rated a five-star prospect in the 247Sports composite and a consensus four-star, top-100 national recruit. He earned first-team Missouri Class 5 All-State honors as a senior at Raytown.
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Playing Style
Manning played defensive back at Oregon, where his final season featured pass-breakup production and an interception. His high-school background also included offense and return-game duties.
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