Overview
- CBS draft analyst Ryan Wilson said people in the league tell him Manning has not lived up to preseason expectations and that Wilson would take five QBs ahead of Manning if the draft were held today.
- Wilson left Manning out of his latest 2027 first‑round mock, reflecting a broader reassessment by evaluators who now see him as a developmental quarterback.
- Through four starts Manning has completed 73 of 115 passes for 862 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions while Texas is 4-0, a stat line scouts say shows flashes but not consistent processing or read accuracy.
- Early mock drafts have begun moving prospects such as Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss ahead of Manning as evaluators weigh a small sample size and concerns about his decision making under pressure.
- Manning remains Texas’ starter and still has marquee games left to change perceptions, leaving his choice to declare for the 2027 draft or return to school unresolved and consequential for his draft stock.