Arch Manning Expected to Stay at Texas Past 2026 NFL Draft

Arch Manning, the highly-touted Texas Longhorns quarterback and son of Cooper Manning, is set to become the team's starting quarterback in 2025 after Quinn Ewers declares for the NFL Draft. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter has cautioned NFL teams and fans that Manning may not enter the draft until 2027, citing the lucrative NIL deals available to him and the family's historical precedent of not declaring early. Despite immense hype surrounding his potential, including being projected as a top quarterback prospect, the decision will depend heavily on his performance during the upcoming season. Manning's success could influence whether he opts to declare for the draft after one season or choose to stay in college longer. NFL teams are already speculating about the possibility of