Overview
- Cooper Manning confirmed in December that his son will return to Texas for the 2026 season, taking him out of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- On the Dan Patrick Show on Jan. 7, Dan Orlovsky said Arch Manning would be the “runaway No. 1 pick” if he declared this spring.
- Manning finished 2025 with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and 399 rushing yards with 10 scores for a 10–3 Texas team that beat Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said another year would benefit Manning’s development, citing physical and mental improvement over the season.
- With Manning staying in school, the 2026 quarterback race features Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza along with Dante Moore and Ty Simpson, while Manning positions for the 2027 draft.