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Jimmy Haslam Denies Pursuit of Arch Manning, Stands by Stefanski and Berry

Quelling chatter over Arch Manning, Haslam demands better results following a 3-14 collapse.

Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the second half of the Playoff First Round Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning during his first practice of the spring season on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Mandatory Credit: © Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • On July 29, Haslam told reporters Cleveland has not actively pursued Texas quarterback Arch Manning for the 2026 draft and expects him to remain in college for two more seasons.
  • He publicly affirmed confidence in head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry, warning that improved performance is required after a 3-14 finish in 2024.
  • The Haslams’ multimillion-dollar gifts to the University of Tennessee have underscored ties to the Manning family and fueled persistent draft chatter.
  • The Browns’ quarterback room remains unsettled with unproven options such as Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel headed into 2025.
  • Some draft analysts project that if Manning remains at Texas, Cleveland may pursue quarterbacks Cade Klubnik or LaNorris Sellers with its 2026 picks.