Missouri 4-star WR signee Joshua Manning works out with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Lee’s Summit (Mo.) four-star wide receiver and Missouri signee Joshua Manning has caught a lot of passes in his young football career, but on Wednesday he got a chance to catch them from arguably the NFL’s best quarterback.

Manning, along with his brother and current Missouri receiver Micah, worked out with Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He posted a photo after the workout, tweeting: “Thanks @PatrickMahomes for letting me catch balls for you!! #ChiefsKingdom.”

Thanks @PatrickMahomes for letting me catch balls for you!!#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/A5Aa4ENTJk

— Joshua Manning (@joshmanning121) January 11, 2023

Manning is ranked as the No. 307 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is the higher on Manning than other recruiting services, as shown in the Industry Comparison. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as the nation’s No. 172 overall prospect and No. 25 wide receiver.

Joshua Manning Scouting Summary

“Bouncy pass catcher with the athleticism and coordination to win on contested catch situations. Has a strong multi-sport background. Finished second in the state finals with a 24.5 foot long jump and has posted a 11.15 second time in the 100 meters. Shows above-the-rim bounce on the basketball court. Transfers that athleticism over to the field on Friday nights. Shows strong hands and coordination at the catch point. Able to out-jump opposing defensive backs and contort his body to come down with high-point grabs. Shows solid vertical speed, but does not face many top cornerbacks. A significant threat in the red zone. Size is unverified and has a lower yards per catch (13.0) than most of his fellow blue-chip wide receivers.”