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Arch Manning Says NFL Future Is Undecided, Distances Himself From Grandfather’s Claim

The clarification undercuts earlier certainty projected by Archie Manning.

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Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass in the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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Overview

  • Texas quarterback Arch Manning said he has not decided how long he will stay in Austin and is taking his future day by day.
  • he said his grandfather, Archie Manning, texted an apology after publicly asserting that Arch would remain at Texas instead of entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Archie’s remarks, made to Texas Monthly and widely amplified, had been treated as a strong indicator of the quarterback’s plans.
  • Manning enters 2025 as Texas’s starter with ESPN’s best preseason Heisman odds (+600) despite limited game action to date.
  • Across 12 appearances and two starts over two seasons, he has thrown for 969 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, plus 115 rushing yards and four scores.