Manaki Watanabe

#38· Fresno State ·K ·So ·2028 Draft · Novi, Mich.

6'1"Height 175 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Manaki Watanabe #38

Fresno State · K · So · 2028 Draft · Novi, Mich. · South Lyon East HS

6'1" · 175 lbs

3.6

Long Shot

Floor 3.0 · Ceiling 4.4

#4992 overall · #86 K of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Phil Steele preseason All-Pac-12 honoree and the projected starting placekicker and kickoff specialist.

Ceiling · 4.4

Projected 2026 starter (K1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.8) · up-year team · Pac-12 draft-temper · specialist (low draft value).

Floor · 3.0

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.

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Path: Ashland → Fresno State

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