Jaden Mangham (born September 3, 2003) is an American

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Mangham was born on September 3, 2003, the son of Jesse and Kali Mangham. He attended Wylie E. Groves High School in

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, recording 25 receptions for 450 yards and eight touchdowns as a

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. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 7th best prospect in the state of Michigan in the class of 2022. Mangham received 36 scholarship offers and committed to play

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over Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida State, Miami and Oregon.

College career

Michigan State

As a

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in 2022, Mangham notched 20 tackles in eight games. In 2023, he started 10 games, recording 53 tackles, one for a loss, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and a fumble recovery, earning an All-

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honorable mention. After two seasons at Michigan State, Mangham entered the

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Michigan

On May 17, 2024, Mangham transferred to the

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. He missed the 2024 season due to an injury.

Personal life

Mangham’s father, Jesse, played linebacker for

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from 1989 to 1992. His older brother, Jaren, was a running back for Minnesota, Colorado, South Florida and Michigan State.

References

External links

Michigan Wolverines bioMichigan State Spartans bio
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