NFL Draft Legend Drops Unexpected Verdict on Arch Manning—What He Said Will Shock You

Arch Manning is no stranger to pressure — being a Manning through and through, the expectations practically write themselves. Yet here we are, in 2024, with some NFL fans already dreaming about “tanking for Arch” despite the fact that he wasn’t even the full-time starter for Texas this past season. Sure, the kid flashed plenty of promise when Quinn Ewers went down, handling nearly 68% of his passes with quarterback poise and showing off his legs with four touchdowns on the ground. Still, let’s pump the brakes: 95 total passes over two years and just a couple of starts? That’s a far cry from the lengthy college resumes of Peyton and Eli. Add to that the modern twist of NIL deals making college QBs quite comfortable financially, and it starts to feel less like a sure shot Arch will be the first overall pick—or declare for the draft at all—next year. The pundits, including the ever-pragmatic Adam Schefter and Lance Zierlein, are urging us to keep expectations in check. Maybe he stays in Austin another season, lets Steve Sarkisian work his magic, and sets himself up for an undeniable top pick in 2027 instead. Or maybe Arch’s path will be one of those slow builds that remind us talent alone doesn’t guarantee a swift NFL leap. So, will Arch take the plunge into the 2026 draft, or is patience the better play here? Time — and Texas — will tell. LEARN MORE.

Some NFL fans are already firing up their “tank to Arch Manning” movements, but at least one analyst thinks it’s time to pump the brakes.  

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