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Rod Manuel is a former defensive end out of Oklahoma, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 199th overall pick (round 6) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 3 regular-season games from 1997 to 1998.
Draft Details
Rod Manuel Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Solo Tkl |
|---|---|
| 3 | 1 |
Career span: 1997–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Rod Manuel was the 19th of 22 DEs selected in the 1997 draft. The 199th overall pick has been used 43 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Tom Brady in 2000, who played 383 games. Oklahoma had 2 players drafted in 1997, including Barron Tanner. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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