A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Manning was a first-team all-state player for Ursuline High School, and captained its football team to its first state championship.
He spent one year at his alma mater Mount Union as an offensive line coach before being hired once again at Toledo.
[1] Manning followed Campbell after the latter was named the head coach at Iowa State in 2016.
[2] Manning was named the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 2018, joining Frank Reich's inaugural staff.
[7] On February 20, 2023, Manning was reported to be the next tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts.