MIAMI – Former FIU football linebacker Donovan Manuel has signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, it was announced Saturday night.
 
Manuel closed out his FIU career as the program's single-season leader in forced fumbles with five.  His 121 total tackles ranked as second-highest total in CUSA and 13th nationally.  The 121 stops also marked the second-highest single-season total in FIU history.  His 68 solo stops ranked third in CUSA and 11th nationally.
 
In addition, Manuel racked up 15.5 tackles for loss during his senior campaign, which is the fifth-best single season total in program annals and led all of CUSA – in addition to being the 18th best total among all FBS players.

Manuel recorded double-figure stops in six of 12 games overall in 2024 and tabbed nine or more tackles in 10 of 12 contests during his final year as a Panther.
 
Manuel is expected to take part in the Vikings' rookie minicamp – which is slated to be held in May.
 
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2024 FIU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Aug. 31	at Indiana (Saturday)
Sept. 7	CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Saturday)
Sept. 14	at Florida Atlantic (Saturday)
Sept. 21	MONMOUTH (Saturday)
Sept. 28	LOUISIANA TECH* (Saturday)
Oct. 9	at Liberty* (Wednesday)
Oct. 16	at UTEP* (Wednesday)
Oct. 22	SAM HOUSTON* (Tuesday)
Oct. 29	NEW MEXICO STATE* (Tuesday)
Nov. 16	at Jacksonville State* (Saturday)
Nov. 23	at Kennesaw State* (Saturday)
Nov. 30	MIDDLE TENNESSEE* (Saturday)

 
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