Archie Manning Has Strong Words About Arch Manning’s 2026 NFL Draft Plans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The buzz surrounding Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has been steadily building for the past several years, dating all the way back to his recruitment as the No. 1 rated prospect in the 2023 class.

There's been a lot of speculation surrounding whether Texas QB Arch Manning will enter next year's NFL Draft. His grandpa Archie may have the answer.

In a fast-moving 2026 NFL Draft landscape, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has emerged as the new betting favorite to go No. 1 overall -- a notable shift sparked by recent comments from Archie Manning, who cast doubt on grandson Arch Manning's early departure from Texas.