Archie Manning Reveals Grandson Arch's Decision For 2026 NFL Draft

Earlier this year, ESPN's Adam Schefter hinted that Texas QB Arch Manning could wait until 2027 to go pro...

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"First of all, there’s no guarantees that Arch Manning’s coming out after next year. It sounds like he certainly could be staying beyond next year," Schefter said. "I’m not a college football insider, but none of the Mannings ever went out early, and I don’t know with NIL money being what it is why Arch would do that. So, all of this conversation about tanking for Arch next year, he could be in the draft in 2027, not even next year."

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During a discussion with Texas Monthly, former NFL quarterback Archie Manning shared his thoughts on his grandson's future...

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"Arch isn’t going to do that," Archie said. "He'll be at Texas."

"Every situation is different. If you remember, Peyton and Eli went to school early for spring training. Peyton got thrown in for his first game as a freshman. He played a great deal that season. Tennessee had a great offensive line and two really good running backs, so that allowed him to work into it," Archie said. "Eli had what I think is the best course. He redshirt his first year, was a backup in his second year, and then started in his third year. I think it’s a big jump. Arch played 2A Football, as did Peyton and Eli. Every situation is different."

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(The Spun)