Martez Manuel burst onto the scene last year in Week 1 when the Tigers faced the eventual National Champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide. He registered 3.5 TFL and looked like he was flying all over the field.
Playing in a hybrid Safety/Linebacker role for most of the season, Manuel stood out as one of the better performers on the 2020 defense, however, 2021 poses a new challenge for him.
After recently being voted a captain for the 2021 season, it’s clear that Manuel’s teammates are looking to him to lead a revamped defense this year after key departures on that side of the ball, and he’s relishing the opportunity.