Archie on Arch and the 2026 Draft: "He’ll be at Texas."

[georgethepunter]

I like the sound of that. 

 

https://www.on3.com/college/texas-longhorns/news/archie-manning-predicts-grandson-arch-will-not-declare-2026-nfl-draft-he-will-be-at-texas/

[CJ Vogel]

No surprise here.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Definitely starting two years at Texas ...

Archie would probably love for it to be three, but that's probably 50-50'ish

[VaHorn]

Exactly. Archie wants him at Texas in 2027. 

[jkates]

Love the Manning approach. They value the development and the college experience (and don't need the quick payday). 

[Texas84]

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

[HookemTexas]

8 minutes ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

I think based on what's been said, he stays at least 2 years regardless.  If he wins both Heisman and natty?  He could stay and try to repeat both, a feat I don't think has ever been done?

[taxsaver]

11 minutes ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

I don't think the NFL gives a damn about Heisman or natty when evaluating QBs.  I think it's just the Mannings want to take the pressure off of Arch for now...at least as much as possible...and then we'll see what happens after that.

Injury free and I think our chances of a natty go WAY UP!

 

[GoHorns1]

1 hour ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

Back2 back for both. Go Big or Go Home.

[NothinButDaHorns34]

If you’re surprised by this then you’ve not been listening to the gerry and bobby well enough 

[Jarveaux]

Possible we have Arch starting 3 years ! 

[Tuco Ramirez]

It’ll be interesting to see who has the first draft pick in 2 years and will that influence whether Arch leaves or stays another year.

[GoHorns1]

19 minutes ago, Tuco Ramirez said:

It’ll be interesting to see who has the first draft pick in 2 years and will that influence whether Arch leaves or stays another year.

It won’t matter. Wouldn’t be surprised he plays for 3 years. Eli redshirted then was the backup for a year and started for 3 years at Ole Miss.uu

[Ace Recruiter]

4 hours ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

Bad take. You just heard it from the horses mouth, but still don't believe it. New to the Manning's?

[AusMOJO]

That's just the media creating hype around the draft, lol. His family has always said they want him to stay in college and grow, there is no rush for him to get to the NFL. 

[AusMOJO]

6 hours ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

It's fair to assume that, but his family doesn't want him to rush the NFL, they've said this before. They want him to start multiple years in college. We'll see what happens. 

[Jarveaux]

9 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Definitely starting two years at Texas ...

Archie would probably love for it to be three, but that's probably 50-50'ish

I go along with 50-50 Arch stays for 3 years as starter. 

[horns96]

Grandfathers often say weird things.

[AusMOJO]

4 minutes ago, horns96 said:

Grandfathers often say weird things.

It's not just his grandfather that has said this, his dad and even his uncles have said similar. No reason for him to rush to the NFL.

[Ace Recruiter]

Arch will be at Texas fir the next 2 years. The only question is, will he be there for the next 3 years. 

[Lnghrn]

8 hours ago, Texas84 said:

Hot take: Heisman and natty, he's gone. Heisman OR natty, he stays. Neither he stays.

Can you imagine the NIL opportunities if a Texas Qb named Manning wins the heisman and a natty.  I know the nfl pays a lot but he would make enough in NIL in 2026 to live the rest of his life.  The family truly values development and legacy.  I could still see him staying.