Arch Manning’s hype train slows down as Texas QB gets leapfrogged in early 2026 NFL Draft rankings
When Quinn Ewers declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, it paved the way for Arch Manning to truly begin his ascent with the Texas Longhorns. The 21-year-old has already seen his hype rise to astronomical levels due to his last name and glimpses of greatness in short stints. Those combined have already put him as a near-lock to be the first pick in next year's draft.Not everyone is on board with that, though. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice is one of the few who isn't completely sold on Manning just yet. Well, he might be soon, but there's another quarterback who has caught his eye a bit more. According to Tice, Fernando Mendoza is his QB1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class as of this moment.Arch Manning causes chaos at Texas campus as students scramble to stop himCould Fernando Mendoza be […]