Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning should keep his family group chat updated about his decision for the 2026 NFL Draft. He doesn’t want it tipping his plans, especially when they’re not confirmed. Manning’s grandfather, former New Orleans Saints QB Archie, told Texas Monthly his grandson isn’t going to declare for the 2026 draft in a story published at the beginning of August. The 21-year-old passer, however, clarified he’s keeping his options open. “I don’t know where he got that from,” Manning said Tuesday, via CJ Vogel of OnTexasFootball. “He texted me and apologized about that, but I’m really just taking it day-by-day right now.” Manning attempted just 95 passes in his first two seasons at Texas but is already viewed as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft. In a story published Tuesday, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler tabbed him as his top QB entering the season. Still, it would reportedly take a special circumstance for Manning to declare for the draft in 2026. He would want to play for a teamRead More
Texas’ Arch Manning reacts to grandfather Archie’s 2026 NFL Draft prediction
