Julian Manson is a 6'3", 225-pound linebacker from North Liberty, Iowa, who attended Iowa City West High School. A four-star recruit ranked 183rd nationally in the 2026 class, Manson earned unanimous first-team all-district honors and was named to the All-Iowa State Football Team as a senior. He posted 67 tackles with six for loss, one interception, 31 receptions for 560 yards, and eight total touchdowns during his final season. As a junior, he recorded 86.5 tackles, 52 receptions for 867 yards, and 13 touchdowns. Manson is an engineering major and currently returns to the Iowa Hawkeyes roster.

Iowa2026 — present