Joseph Manjack

Joseph Manjack
No. 83 – New York Jets
PositionWide receiver
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-11-15) November 15, 2002 (age 23)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolTomball Memorial (Tomball, Texas)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only

Joseph Edward Manjack IV (born November 15, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars, TCU Horned Frogs, and for the USC Trojans. Manjack was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Early life

Manjack attended Alief Hastings High School in Alief, Texas, (Houston) his freshmen and sophomore years, before transferring to Tomball Memorial High School in Tomball, Texas. He committed to play college football for the USC Trojans.

College career

USC

As a freshman in 2021, Manjack played in 11 games, recording seven catches for 67 yards. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Houston

Manjack transferred to play for the Houston Cougars. In his first season as a Cougar in 2022, he was limited after suffering a season-ending injury. In 2023, Manjack hauled in 46 passes for 577 yards and six touchdowns in ten games. In the 2024 season, he totaled 22 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns. After the conclusion of the season, Manjack once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.

TCU

Manjack transferred to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. In the 2025 season, he totaled 44 receptions for 579 yards and three touchdowns. After the conclusion of the season, Manjack declared for the NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m)		4.53 s1.59 s2.58 s4.15 s6.84 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		9 reps
All values from Pro Day

Denver Broncos

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Manjack signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, 2026, he was waived by the Broncos as part of final roster cutdowns.

New York Jets

On November 4, 2026, Manjack signed with the New York Jets practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ Morales, Antonio (August 18, 2021). "The rapid rise of Joseph Manjack IV, USC's three-star, no-gloves freshman receiver turned camp sensation". The Athletic. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "Houston adds USC transfer receiver Joseph Manjack IV". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "UH football notes: WR Joseph Manjack IV to miss several weeks". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "UH football notebook: Season over for wide receiver Joseph Manjack IV". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Craven, Mike (July 22, 2024). "The Lone Star 50: Houston standout Joseph Manjack IV must lead new-look WR room". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Steven. "TCU transfer notebook: Horned Frogs add two signees while hosting SEC transfer". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Steven. "Why playing in Houston will be a special moment for these TCU football players". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ Gleason, Joe. "Houston-area native Joseph Manjack IV worked hard for opportunity in pros ahead of 2026 NFL Draft". ABC13 Houston. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Broncos' Joseph Manjack: Pens UDFA deal". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Joseph Manjack College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  11. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2026). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player roster limit". Denver Broncos. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ Vogt, Amanda. "Jets Designate S VJ Payne to Return to Practice". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved November 5, 2026.