ARCH MANNING’s NFL future has been hinted at by his legendary grandfather.
The quarterback is the relative of Archie Manning, who starred for the New Orleans Saints between 1971 and 1982.
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Archie Manning (left) has poured cold water on the idea for his grandson[/caption]
Manning, 21, is now planning to make his own way in the sport as he is currently playing for Texas Longhorns football.
Ahead of the college football season, he is viewed as one of the brightest prospects in the NCAA.
It is expected that he will help guide the Longhorns to the playoffs in the upcoming campaign.
Some have even suggested that the youngster could be a high pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
His grandfather, however, appears to be sure of Manning’s future.
Archie was asked about Manning’s future and if it would be possible for him to join the NFL after his sophomore year.
And he is confident in his answer.
He told Texas Monthly: “Arch isn’t going to do that.
“He’ll be at Texas.”
Manning is yet to comment on his own future plans and if he wants to stay at Austin after the 2025 season.
But plans can always change and Archie could be wrong.
But if he is correct, then it would mean that the NFL would have to wait until 2027 at the earliest to draft the quarterback.
Manning is also the nephew of legends Peyton and Eli Manning so his name carries plenty of prestige.
He is currently the best-paid NCAA athlete with his NIL evaluation currently at $6.8 6.8million.
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
(All times ET)
Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
This is even higher than many of the contracts rookies get in the NFL.
The second spot in the NCAA list is Miami’s Carson Beck, who is listed at $4.3m.
Manning is yet to play a full season as the starter for the Longhorns.
However, many are calling for him to take over from Quinn Ewers, who has held the spot for two seasons.
