Did Manny Diaz ever play college football?

Manny Diaz is well known for his exploit in American football as a coach, having coached several teams as the defensive coordinator and/or linebackers coach.

However, considering Diaz’s success in coaching, a lot of people are wondering if the great man ever played college football. Well, the answer to this question is well explained in the paragraph below.

Did Manny Diaz ever play college football?

During Manny Diaz’s high school days, it is believed that Manny Diaz played football, basketball, and baseball. However, it seems Manny Diaz did not partake in any sport in College. Manny Diaz is a graduate of Florida State University.

Manny Diaz is currently the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Penn State University after a short time at the University of Miami from 2019 to 2021.  Manny Diaz began his coaching career at Florida State University in 1998 where Manny Diaz worked alongside the famous Mickey Andrews.