Josh Manecke
3rd-year offensive lineman on James Madison's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 315 lb · Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove South
The story
2 offensive lineman on James Madison's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to Army in 2024.
- Transferred from Army to James Madison in 2026.
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2983 nationally · Signed with Army
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileJosh Manecke
Army to James Madison — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Army2-star out of Downers Grove South
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to James Madison
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Billy Napier
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for James Madison -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
James Madison has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Background
2025 at Army West Point: Played in one game Made collegiate debut in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl vs. UConn (Dec. 27) 2024 at Army West Point: Did not see any game action High School: Lettered at Downers Grove South High School All-State, All-Area and All-Conference selection Multi-sport athlete who al...