Sean Manuel was drafted No. 239 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. 11 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 11
The pick
How Sean Manuel came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games
- Games played
- 11
- Final season
- 19960 years after the draft
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of Sean Manuel.
Indiana State
USC
Tennessee
New Mexico State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from New Mexico State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sean Manuel in the 1996 NFL Draft
Sean Manuel is a Tight end out of New Mexico State selected No. 239 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games 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 Sean Manuel drafted?
Sean Manuel was selected No. 239 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/sean-manuel.
What college did Sean Manuel play for?
Sean 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 Sean Manuel's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/sean-manuel.