Manuel was born in Los Angeles, California and attended Bassett High School.
Manuel's career ended after several injuries in the 1990 season when he played under Head Coach Bill Parcells.
The Giants finished the 1990 season 13–3, and won the Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills 20–19.
[4] Manuel then signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent but was waived due to injuries and did not play for the team.
[6] Manuel went on to coach several college football teams including The LaVerne Leopards,[7] and later became a professional chef and restaurateur after attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute.