Arch Manning's dad confirms suspicion about the NFL Draft future and family timeline for the Texas QB
Right now, Texas' big concern in front of them is loading up with as many playmakers to help Arch Manning as much as possible. They might've uncovered a gem at running back. But while Steve Sarkisian has the right end goal in mind, that won't stop fans and NFL evaluators from looking to the 2026 […]
Right now, Texas' big concern in front of them is loading up with as many playmakers to help Arch Manning as much as possible. They might've uncovered a gem at running back. But while Steve Sarkisian has the right end goal in mind, that won't stop fans and NFL evaluators from looking to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Manning will be eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft after this season, and there's a huge appetite to project him into the top pick already. The problem with that is he seems relatively unlikely to make the leap after one year as a starter.
Chip Brown of Orangebloods spoke to Cooper Manning, Arch's father, and said that Cooper's son "is in no hurry" to jump to the NFL. He's "content" to play two years at Texas.
"Arch is kind of unconventional…He knows his uncles, you know, Peyton spent four years at Tennessee, and Eli spent five seasons at Ole Miss…He loves being at Texas. I wouldn't bet on him coming out after this season," Brown concluded.
The former five-star still played but only attempted 90 passes. He completed 67.8% for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. Manning became the de facto short-game quarterback due to his athleticism, totaling 108 yards and four scores.
There's no question Manning has the buzz of a top overall pick, but hiccups are almost surely coming. Texas appears to be the favorite to win the 2025 College Football Playoff, but he'll be more scrutinized than most collegiate players.
Expectations are high, and it might be best for Manning to get two years of experience dealing with the pressure in Austin before making the jump.
If Breer is right, then college football fans may be in for an extra special two-year window for Sarkisian and the Longhorns.