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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, a close friend of the Manning family, was apparently speaking the truth when he said he didn’t expect quarterback Arch Manning to leave Texas after this season, his first full year as a starter. Manning’s grandfather, Archie, said the same thing.

Manning's revelation is largely unsurprising to those who have closely followed Arch’s recruitment and college career.