Overview

• Archie Manning told Texas Monthly his grandson, Arch, will remain at Texas and not enter the 2026 NFL Draft
• Arch Manning is a leading Heisman Trophy contender and is projected as a top pick in 2026 mock drafts
• On3 values Arch’s NIL earnings at $6.8 million, making him one of college football’s highest-earning athletes
• Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed starting tackle Andre Cojoe is out for the season, raising pass-protection questions
• Longhorns open the 2025 season on August 30 at Ohio State, with Arch poised to lead Texas in its second SEC campaign