Without ever starting a full season in his collegiate career, Arch Manning is already projected to achieve massive milestones like the Heisman Trophy or being the No.1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, if he ends up declaring.
After joining the Longhorns in June 2022 as the No.1 recruit of the 2023 class, Manning was expected to wait for one year behind Quinn Ewers and then get the starting quarterback role. However, as Ewers decided to come back for the 2024 season, his wait extended to another year.
Arch Manning is now ready to take the spotlight as QB1 in 2025, however, there’s still a lot of curiosity around his plan for when the season ends. Will he come back for another year or will he declare for the NFL draft?
The Texas star’s grandad Archie Manning recently shared that his grandson will not leave Steve Sarkisian’s program for another year and wont be declaring for the NFL Draft, which many analysts like Colin Cowherd believe is not the right decision in terms of business.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Arch Manning was asked about his grandad’s comments. Arch replied:
“Yeah, I don’t know where he got that from. He texted me and apologized about that. I’m really just taking it day by day right now.”
#Texas QB Arch Manning asked about Archie Manning’s comments about Arch for sure being at Texas for two years. @ontexasfootball pic.twitter.com/p1b8Rc9CXu
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) August 19, 2025
Johnny Manziel Sends Wishes for Arch Manning Ahead of 2025 CFB Season
2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel knows what’s it’s like to be the best in the college football world, something that many analysts like Paul Finebaum project Arch Manning to be.
Manziel talked about the expectations with Texas and the hype around them, weighing in on whether he believes Manning will be able to handle it or not.
Manziel said during his latest appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show” on Aug. 14:
“Texas is starting out very highly ranked,” Manziel said. “A lot of hype around them, and there’s a lot of pressure in that situation. But, from what he’s shown so far, you’d think he’d be able to handle it, and he’s going to play well. The SEC week in and week out, we’ll find out exactly what he’s made of.
“For me, from my perspective, I’m wishing him nothing but the best. Seems like an amazing kid, has an amazing family. I want him to do amazing things outside of that one day.”
Manziel further said that he hopes Arch Manning throws five picks and no touchdowns during Texas’ highly anticipated showdown against Texas A&M during the rivalry week that’s set to be played on Nov. 28.
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