Danieal Manning

Media guide musings: Drafted in the second round of the 2006 draft out of Division II Abilene Christian. Registered a pick in his first career game. Ran a 10.34-second 100 meters, fourth fastest in the nation as a senior at Corsicana High School in Texas.

Vitals: 23 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, 196 pounds

Favorite pro team growing up: Cowboys

College team growing up: Abilene Christian. "Get some pub!"

Favorite non-football sport to play: "I like to run basketball."

To watch: Baseball

Favorite player growing up: Chris McAlister

What's on the iPod when you work out? OutKast, Dungeon Family

Toughest 1-on-1 match-up you've ever faced: Maurice Washington, Texas A&M-Kingsville

Favorite game you've ever played in: Corsicana vs. Ennis High School, any year

Favorite game you've watched as a fan: Both Cowboys-Bills Super Bowls

Toughest loss you've ever had as a player: State semis, senior year of high school, lost to Greenville

Toughest loss you've watched as a fan: Miami Heat over Dallas Mavericks, 2006 NBA Finals

Favorite team right now not named "Bears": Mavericks

Best advice you ever received: "Put God first."

High school mascot: Tigers

Toughest rivalry you've been a part of: Corsicana-Ennis

TV show you can't miss: The Cosby Show in syndication

Last book you read: My bible before I got up here.

Favorite movie: I-Spy