Danieal Manning was drafted No. 42 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Abilene Christian. 128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 351st at Abilene Christian
The pick
How Danieal Manning came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 202 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 351st among Abilene Christian picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2160% of career value
- Final season
- 20148 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Danieal Manning.
Nebraska
USC
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danieal Manning in the 2006 NFL Draft
Danieal Manning is a Defensive back out of Abilene Christian selected No. 42 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Abilene Christian has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Danieal Manning drafted?
Danieal Manning was selected No. 42 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/danieal-manning.
What college did Danieal Manning play for?
Danieal Manning played college football at Abilene Christian in the FCS Independents. See every Abilene Christian draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/abilene-christian-wildcats.
How did Danieal Manning's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/danieal-manning.