James Manley was drafted No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 0 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 0
The pick
How James Manley came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
0 regular-season games
- Games played
- 0
- Final season
- 19960 years after the draft
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of James Manley.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
UT Martin
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Manley in the 1996 NFL Draft
James Manley is a Defensive tackle out of Vanderbilt selected No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft. 0 regular-season games Vanderbilt has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Manley drafted?
James Manley was selected No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/james-manley.
What college did James Manley play for?
James Manley played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did James Manley's NFL career turn out?
0 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/james-manley.