

Jaden Mangham
CAREER HIGHS Michigan • Tackles: 7 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025) • Solos: 5 - vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025) • Asst: 2, 3x - last vs. Ohio State (Nov. 29, 2025) • TFLs: 0.5, 2x - last vs. Purdue (Nov. 1, 2025) • Sacks: 0.5 - at Oklahoma (Sept. 6, 2025) • Int.: none • FR: none • PBUs: 1, 2x - last vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025) Michigan State • Tackles: 8 - vs. Washington (Sept. 16, 2023) • Solos: 5 - vs. Ohio State (Oct. 8, 2022) • Asst: 5 - at Maryland (Oct. 1, 2022) • TFLs: 1 - vs. Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2023) • Sacks: none • Int.: 1, 4x - last vs. Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2023) • FR: 1 - at Minnesota (Oct. 28, 2023) • PBUs: 1, 3x - last vs. Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2023) At Michigan • One-time letter winner (2024) Senior (2025) • Shared Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Purdue • Broke up a pass and made two solo stops in his U-M debut against New Mexico (Aug. 30) • Made his first career start with U-M at Oklahoma (Sept. 6) and shared a TFL among four tackles • Broke up a pass and made a tackle against Central Michigan (Sept. 13) • Assisted on one tackle in a start at Nebraska (Sept. 20) • Assisted on one stop against Wisconsin (Oct. 4) • Made one tackle from the secondary at USC (Oct. 11) • Made two tackles in a start against Washington (Oct. 18) • Made one tackle starting at MSU (Oct. 25) • Contributed four tackles including a split TFL against Purdue (Nov. 1), against Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Nov. 15) • Delivered two tackles at Maryland (Nov. 22) • Made seven total tackles against Ohio State (Nov. 29) Junior (2024) • Appeared in one game on special teams to earn his first varsity letter at Michigan • Contributed on special teams against Fresno State (Aug. 31) PRIOR TO MICHIGAN • Two-year letter winner (2022, ‘23) at Michigan State • Appeared in 20 games with 12 starts at safety • Totaled 73 tackles with seven pass breakups including four interceptions, and one fumble recovery • All-Big Ten honorable mention (2023) by the coaches and media • CSC Academic All-District (2023) • Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2023) • Studied Communications at Michigan State Sophomore (2023) • Appeared in 11 games with 10 starts at safety; totaled 53 tackles with seven passes defended, a forced fumble, and four interceptions for fourteen yards to earn his second varsity letter • All-Big Ten honorable mention by the league’s coaches and media • Made six tackles against Central Michigan (Sept. 1) and forced a safety • Recorded two tackles against Richmond (Sept. 9) • Led the defense with a career-high eight tackles to go along with his first career interception (on the one-yard line in the fourth quarter) and an additional pass breakup against Washington (Sept. 16) • Credited with four tackles vs. Maryland (Sept. 23) • Made five tackles and an interception at Rutgers (Oct. 14) • Delivered five tackles and broke up a pass against Michigan (Oct. 21) • Made two tackles, recovered a fumble, and picked off a pass at Minnesota (Oct. 28) • Led the defense with seven tackles against Nebraska (Nov. 4), including his first career tackle for a loss, adding an interception and a pass breakup • Made six tackles at Ohio State (Nov. 11) • Totaled three tackles, two solo at Indiana (Nov. 18) • Made five tackles including four solo stops against Penn State (Nov. 24) in a game played at Ford Field in Detroit Freshman (2022) • Appeared in nine games in the defensive backfield with two starts at safety and contributed on special teams; made 20 tackles to earn his first varsity letter • Made his collegiate debut against Western Michigan (Sept. 2) and chipped in one tackle • Played against Akron (Sept. 10) and Minnesota (Sept. 24) • Made his first career start at Maryland (Oct. 1), totaling six tackles, including his first solo stop • Contributed a career-high five solo tackles starting in the secondary at Ohio St. (Oct. 8) • At Illinois (Nov. 5), made three tackles • Totaled four stops vs. Rutgers (Nov. 12) • Credited with one tackle vs. Indiana (Nov. 19) Prep • Attended Wylie E. Groves High School (2022) and played under head coach Brendan Flaherty • Three-year starter for the Falcons at wide receiver and defensive back • Helped Groves to a 9-4 record in his senior season Key Statistics • As a senior in 2022, made 46 tackles including six for loss, with six interceptions in five games • Added 25 catches for 316 yards with four touchdowns on offense Honors and Rankings • 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 311-ranked player nationally, the No. 13 athlete and the No. 8 player in the state of Michigan • Graded by 247Sports as a four-star prospect; the No. 18 athlete and the No. 7 player in the state of Michigan • ESPN four-star prospect; the No. 37 player in his region, the No. 25 athlete, and the No. 6 player in the state of Michigan • Ranked as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com; the No. 14 athlete and the No. 5 player in the state of Michigan • On3.com consensus ranking of four stars; the No. 301-ranked player nationally, the No. 8 athlete and the No. 8 player in the state of Michigan • On3.com four-star ranking; the No. 10 athlete and the No. 9 player in the state of Michigan • First-team All-State honoree by the AP and Detroit Free Press • Detroit Free Press All-North First team honoree Personal • Jaden Mangham was born on September 3, 2003 • Son of Jesse and Kali Mangham • Father, Jesse, played linebacker at Bowling Green (1989-92) • Named All-MAC first-team as a senior captain and part of two MAC Championship teams (1991, ’92)
- TransferredPortal · 1/22/26, 10:59 AMJaden Mangham (DB) officially transferred from University of Michigan to Purdue University
- CommittedUpNext · 1/5/26, 3:28 PMJaden Mangham (DB) committed to Purdue University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Purdue University | 3 | 1 | 55 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| 2025 | University of Michigan | 12 | 4 | 261 | Low | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 18 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan | 1 | 0 | 3 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Michigan State University | 11 | 10 | -- | Elite | 3 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 29 |
| 2022 | Michigan State University | 8 | 2 | 229 | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 9 |
| Career | 35 | 17 | 548 | Med. | 5 | 10 | 4 | 110 | 66 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026










