The mock draft opens with Manning to the Browns. The 6-foot-4 sophomore will begin this season as the Texas Longhorns ’ starter. His bloodline includes Peyton and Eli Manning, but Yates noted Arch’s mobility as a key difference from his uncles.

The 2025 college football season is just about to kick off. Real football is finally back.What does that mean–besides the obvious cause for celebration?It's time to look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft and what this upcoming season could mean for some of the best returning players in college

Yes, Archie Manning recently stated that his grandson will stay at Texas for at least two seasons, a belief many in the scouting community share. But ultimately, Arch is eligible to declare in 2026, and if he performs up to his potential, he might just have to consider the NFL leap in this coming draft class. So I'm including him ... for now.

Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.

Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening

Jets Pick Arch Manning in Way-Too-Early Mock Draft The New York Jets are predicted to draft Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in next year’s NFL Draft, but there are a few things to consider.

Arch Manning has become a popular name in early 2026 NFL mock drafts, but it's not a given that the quarterback will leave Texas after one year as the starting quarterback.