Football
Ramirez, Manuel
Manuel Ramirez
- Title:
- Director of Player Development
Former Texas Tech offensive lineman and NFL veteran Manny Ramirez enters his third season as part of Kliff Kingsbury’s staff as Director of Player Development.
Ramirez, who joined the program prior to the 2016 season, serves as an academic liaison for the football staff where he works to help develop life skills curriculum and coordinate all community service activities.
Ramirez returned to his alma mater after playing nine seasons in the NFL where he played in 83 games, including 65 starts with both the Detroit Lions (2007-10, 2015) and the Denver Broncos (2011-14). He was the starting center for the duration of legendary quarterback Payton Manning’s career with the organization.
Denver totaled 49 wins during Ramirez’ four seasons, which featured four trips to the playoffs and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013. He returned to the Lions in 2015 where he played in all 16 games while making seven starts.
The Lions drafted Ramirez in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft after a stellar four-year career as a Red Raider (2003-06), His selection marked the first time a Red Raider offensive guard had been drafted since 1973 when Russell Ingram was taken by Atlanta.
Ramirez helped boost a Red Raider offense that regularly ranked among the best in college football. He was an All-Big 12 second team honoree in 2005 and was twice named an honorable mention selection.
Ramirez’ final game in a Tech uniform was quite memorable as he was part of a Red Raider offense that overcame a 31-point deficit in the third quarter to top Minnesota in the 2006 Insight Bowl. It remains the largest comeback in bowl history.
Ramirez and his wife, Iris, reside in Lubbock with their three kids - Xaighlean, Jomari and Cade.
Ramirez, who joined the program prior to the 2016 season, serves as an academic liaison for the football staff where he works to help develop life skills curriculum and coordinate all community service activities.
Ramirez returned to his alma mater after playing nine seasons in the NFL where he played in 83 games, including 65 starts with both the Detroit Lions (2007-10, 2015) and the Denver Broncos (2011-14). He was the starting center for the duration of legendary quarterback Payton Manning’s career with the organization.
Denver totaled 49 wins during Ramirez’ four seasons, which featured four trips to the playoffs and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013. He returned to the Lions in 2015 where he played in all 16 games while making seven starts.
The Lions drafted Ramirez in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft after a stellar four-year career as a Red Raider (2003-06), His selection marked the first time a Red Raider offensive guard had been drafted since 1973 when Russell Ingram was taken by Atlanta.
Ramirez helped boost a Red Raider offense that regularly ranked among the best in college football. He was an All-Big 12 second team honoree in 2005 and was twice named an honorable mention selection.
Ramirez’ final game in a Tech uniform was quite memorable as he was part of a Red Raider offense that overcame a 31-point deficit in the third quarter to top Minnesota in the 2006 Insight Bowl. It remains the largest comeback in bowl history.
Ramirez and his wife, Iris, reside in Lubbock with their three kids - Xaighlean, Jomari and Cade.
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