Sam Manuel was drafted No. 254 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #254
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Sam Manuel came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 254
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Manuel.
Ball State
South Carolina State
New Mexico State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from New Mexico State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Manuel in the 1996 NFL Draft
Sam Manuel is a Linebacker out of New Mexico State selected No. 254 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. New Mexico State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Sam Manuel drafted?
Sam Manuel was selected No. 254 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/sam-manuel.
What college did Sam Manuel play for?
Sam Manuel played college football at New Mexico State in the Conference USA. See every New Mexico State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-state-aggies.
How did Sam Manuel's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/sam-manuel.