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Joel Klatt compares Arch Manning to Trevor Lawrence, Adds Him as # 4 on his Preseason List

Posted on 7/31/25 at 5:46 am
Posted by Old School Tex
North Carolina
Member since Jul 2021
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Posted on 7/31/25 at 5:46 am
Joel Klatt Discusses the Increased Trouble that Arch Manning poses to opposing D coordinators

"He reminded me a lot of Trevor Lawrence when Trevor Lawrence was at Clemson."

The way Arch Manning's throws scare defensive coordinators earns him a spot at No. 4 among @joelklatt’s Top 10 Players for the 2025 Season.”

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My disclaimers: Yeah, I know Arch got scared by the Georgia D last year, and he is still unproven on the big stage.

But for otherwise kinda boring offseason discussion purposes, hear Joel Klatt out in this short video clip. How do you think your own team’s D coordinator will prep for Arch and the Horns’ offense this year? Does Arch potentially bring more to the table than Quinn Ewers??


Posted by UsingUpAllTheLetters
Panama City, FL
Member since Aug 2011
9257 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 6:16 am to
I don't think he's going to suck, but all of this hype is starting to sound like '06 Brady Quinn.
Posted by Old School Tex
North Carolina
Member since Jul 2021
1517 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 6:32 am to
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I don't think he's going to suck, but all of this hype is starting to sound like '06 Brady Quinn.


Agree about the hype, which makes opponents even more happy to see Arch stumble… given Arch’s famous football family, this is the most hype for any new starting college QB I have seen in my lifetime. A lot of expectations for a young kid to manage.

But hype sells big game advertising and sports media advertising everywhere which makes CEOs richer … thus the Arch hype is only just getting started…
Posted by Camp Randall
The Shadow of the Valley of Death
Member since Nov 2005
17055 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 7:19 am to
I don’t click anyone that was pumping Chase Young over Joe Burrow for Heisman.
Posted by bamameister
Right here, right now
Member since May 2016
17117 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 7:38 am to
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Joel Klatt compares Arch Manning to Trevor Lawrence, Adds Him as # 4 on his Preseason List


I hope Sark buys into his arm to the extent of forgetting his running game. It's so tempting to do what's easy and stop pounding the rock. Especially when the shorthorns are trying to rebuild chemistry along the LOS. It's happened to a lot of OCs. Let's see if Sarkisian remembers 2020.
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
38565 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 7:40 am to
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I don't think he's going to suck, but all of this hype is starting to sound like '06 Brady Quinn.


Good comparison. Quinn had a pretty good year if I remember correctly. I’m not rooting against Arch, but I still haven’t seen him do anything at any level that screamed first round pick. Very interested in how this season goes for him.
Posted by Zgeo
Baja Oklahoma
Member since Jul 2021
2931 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:22 am to
Arch is a good runner, better than average passer and has NFL potential….

But that is all we know…..

Let’s see if he can handle being #1 and the target in every game…..

And lets see him when he is more than a few plays at a time…..
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
32749 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:27 am to
To be fair Arch is handling all of this like a pro. The writers can’t help themselves because they know any story with him will get clicks

Arch said in an interview last week he laughs about the preseason hype and said it’s ridiculous because he hasn’t done anything and doesn’t deserve to be on any preseason award list.


I know a lot of people don’t like him but he’s a good kid from a good family
Posted by CharlotteSooner
Member since Mar 2016
14038 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:35 am to
Posted by SneezyBeltranIsHere
Member since Jul 2021
4141 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:38 am to
quote:

I don't think he's going to suck, but all of this hype is starting to sound like '06 Brady Quinn.



Quinn was a first round draft pick right after that season.
Posted by geauxtigahhhs
Member since Jun 2025
947 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:12 am to
Anthony Richardson was a first round draft pick. NFL front office making dumb decisions does not automatically mean a QB was good
Posted by theballguy
Bama Park
Member since Oct 2011
27577 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:14 am to
Joel Klatt has never been wrong before.
Posted by NFLSU
Screwston, Texas
Member since Oct 2014
18806 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:16 am to
Watching Trevor Lawrence throw exactly 0 TDs in a National Title game was a lot of fun.

Gumps, unfortunately, cannot say the same
Posted by MtVernon
Member since Jul 2024
10140 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:18 am to
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The writers can’t help themselves because they know any story with him will get clicks


Just imagine if Texas beats Ohio St in the opener. The media will crown Arch as the 2nd coming and a Heisman lock.
Posted by The Dozer
H-Town
Member since Feb 2017
5593 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:19 am to
Trevor Lawrence 2019 = Bo Callahan.

The second someone got in his face, i.e. LSU in the natty, he pissed his pants.
Posted by Imber
Member since Sep 2017
17221 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:24 am to
I feel sorry for this kid at this point. People need to let him write his own story. And Joel Klatt is a humongous pussy.
Posted by CharlotteSooner
Member since Mar 2016
14038 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 9:25 am to
"his ability to take it the distance"

Arch runs a 4.65

Posted by NFLSU
Screwston, Texas
Member since Oct 2014
18806 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:11 am to
*when Arch realizes he can’t rely on designed runs and screen passes for the entire game*

Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
32749 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:11 am to
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Arch runs a 4.65


Who cares? He ran 20.7mph last year on a 70 yard run, that’s incredible for his size. 4.60-4.7 is more than enough for a pro style passer.

We all know he’s nowhere near as fast as Mateer

quote:


JOHN MATEER QB OKLAHOMA NFL DRAFT PROFILE & SCOUTING REPORT

PLAY STYLE: DUAL THREAT QB LAST UPDATED: 05/05/2025

DRAFT YEAR: 2026

40 TIME: 4.65 SECONDS (84%*)
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 10:17 am
Posted by MtVernon
Member since Jul 2024
10140 posts
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:20 am to
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NFLSU


Somebody is without honor here. Either Chicken or NFLSU.

And you know what I mean.
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