Name: Jaden Mangham
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 195 lbs.
High school: Birmingham (MI) Groves
Position: Safety
Class: Redshirt junior
Jersey number: #3
Last year: I ranked Mangham #42 and said he would be a backup safety (LINK). He played in one game.
TTB Rating: N/A
Mangham was a starter at Michigan State, and I expected him to play a key backup role in 2024. Instead, he played in one game on special teams and then disappeared for the rest of the year. Michigan did have good options at safety and Mangham was able to preserve a redshirt, giving him two remaining years. He was reportedly injured, which explains his disappearance.
Now Mangham should be a key backup for real. Both Makari Paige and Quinten Johnson departed after last season, and while the coaching staff brought in defensive back transfers, they look more likely to contribute at nickel and corner. Mangham could even be a starter, depending on the uncertain health of Rod Moore. I have Moore and Brandyn Hillman penciled in as starters at safety, but if Moore does start, I think the coaches will limit the number of snaps he gets.
Prediction: Part-time starting safety
a year ago I was intrigued. Let's hope Mangham can get out there and make some noise
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