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Arch Manning has been famous for years, but the real story is only just beginning.
Before he ever took a college snap, the Texas quarterback was already a household name. The third generation of football royalty, nephew to two Super Bowl champions, son of a one-time top recruit, and the face of a recruiting class that generated more clicks than some NFL free agencies. He’s been on highlight reels, magazine covers, and message boards since he was a freshman in high school.
Arch Manning and Longhorns look scary in offense
But now, after two starts and just 90 career pass attempts in Austin, Arch is stepping into the role that will define his career: Texas’ full-time starting quarterback. And for the first time, the hype meets the grind of a full season.
The Tools You Can’t Teach
Watch the tape and you see why the NFL is already paying attention. At 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds, Arch fits the prototype. His throwing motion is tighter and quicker than either Peyton or Eli’s, with a release that buys him extra split-seconds against pass rushers. The arm isn’t in the Josh Allen/Justin Herbert tier, but it’s plenty strong enough to hit deep outs or launch 50-plus yards when needed.
Then there’s the touch. Against Mississippi State last season, Manning delivered a ball halfway to the receiver before his target even turned around – a Peyton-esque act of anticipation that you can’t coach.
And while his uncles were strictly pocket-bound, Arch brings something different: mobility. Not Lamar Jackson speed, but the kind of long-strider quickness that keeps defenses honest – think Drake Maye or Daniel Jones. In limited snaps last year, he broke three runs over 20 yards. That’s three more than Eli and Peyton combined in the NFL.
The Big Question: Can He Handle the Heat?
The flip side? The pressure game isn’t there yet. Per Pro Football Focus, on 26 pressured dropbacks in 2024, Manning had as many completions (seven) as sacks. Some of that’s inexperience; some is learning when to live for the next play. It’s also going to be tested immediately – Texas lost both starting tackles, meaning Arch’s pocket could be a little less comfortable this year.
So, Is The Hype Worth It?
For NFL evaluators, the answer will depend on how quickly Manning adapts. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that scouts already believe he’d have been in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick if he’d been eligible in 2025. But with NIL deals paying him like an NFL backup, there’s no rush to leave early. Peyton stayed four years at Tennessee, Eli five at Ole Miss – Arch could follow a similar path, making 2027 the most likely draft year.
Until then, every snap in Austin will be measured, dissected, and debated. Arch Manning isn’t just playing for Texas this season – he’s playing to prove that the hype machine got it right.
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