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Huskies LB Manu Honored Again by Polynesian Football HOF
22 Aug
Summary
- Jacob Manu made the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watch list.
- This is Manu's second consecutive year on the prestigious watch list.
- He was also nominated for the Campbell Trophy, the "academic Heisman."
Washington Huskies linebacker Jacob Manu has earned another preseason honor, being named to the 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watch list. This recognition marks the second consecutive year the Anaheim, California native has been selected for the prestigious list. Manu was one of 68 players to receive this honor.
In addition to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame accolade, Manu was recently chosen as Washington's nominee for the 2026 Campbell Trophy. This award is known as the "academic Heisman" and celebrates the best college football player for their academic success, on-field performance, and leadership.
Manu, a fifth-year player, preserved his redshirt last season, making five starts and recording 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup. He is expected to be a key defensive force for the Huskies in the upcoming season under new coordinator Ryan Walters.
