With the NFL altering its kickoff guidelines forward of the 2024 common season, the New York Giants proceed to observe the soccer panorama for potential benefits.
One such benefit may come by means of UFL return specialist Juwan Manigo, who’s nicknamed “Sonic.”
AtoZ Sports activities experiences that each the Giants and Tennessee Titans have been in touch with Manigo, who completed third within the UFL in all-purpose yards (1,116) this previous season.
The New York Giants have just lately been in touch with former UFL kick returner and huge receiver Juwan Manigo, sources inform A to Z Sports activities.
At 26 years outdated, Manigo has been a real particular groups weapon as a professional soccer participant in each the UFL with the Arlington Renegades and with the Chihuahua Caudillos of Mexico’s professional soccer league, the LFA.
The 5-foot-7 Manigo performed school soccer at Delaware Valley College earlier than signing with the XFL’s Arlington Renegades final June. He survived the merger and excelled on particular groups.
Manigo was second within the league with 954 kick return yards and averaged 22.18 yards per return. He added 123 yards on 14 punt returns (8.8 common).
45-yard kickoff return for @onee3_ to get issues began! 😤#RaisinHell pic.twitter.com/NmYe17Ioq0
— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) March 30, 2024
Manigo was hardly ever used on offense, hauling in simply six receptions for 32 yards.
The Giants gained’t draw back from signing UFL gamers in the event that they really feel it would enhance their roster, so any curiosity in Manigo is real.
