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The NFL's 'Queen's Gambit' who helped create $1.5bn worth of talent

The NFL's 'Queen's Gambit' who helped create $1.5bn worth of talent

Summary

Duane Manyweather, known as a leading coach for offensive line players in the NFL, has helped develop players who have collectively earned over $1.5 billion. Since 2018, his training and guidance have been crucial in preparing players for the NFL Draft, producing many successful draft picks.

Key Facts

  • Duane Manyweather is a prominent coach for NFL offensive line players.
  • His trainees have earned more than $1.5 billion in career earnings.
  • Manyweather started his coaching company in January 2018.
  • He trains players for the NFL Draft, where eight offensive linemen were first-round picks this year.
  • Since 2018, Manyweather has had 75 players drafted, including 15 first-round picks.
  • He works with small, selected groups of college players each year.
  • Manyweather's coaching success ties partly to his experience as a player and his knowledge of kinesiology, the study of human body movement.
  • His influence has helped players win Super Bowls and potentially reach the Hall of Fame.

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