Arch Manning is amongst the top 2nd highest-paid NCAA athletes. He enjoys a NIL evaluation of $2.8 million and has played a handful of games for the Longhorns. The youngster is creating his legacy in the NCAA and is touted as the next big thing in the footballing arena.

Now, some of the comments from Manning’s team offensive coordinator regarding recruiting players with NIL have come under the scanner. Recently, while addressing the media during one of the press conferences, Kyle Flood, the Longhorns OC gave his views. His comments were contrary to how they have the 2nd highest NIL player on their team. How did Flood reply to the questions and were there any shades thrown at Arch Manning? Let’s find out!

Kyle Flood steers clear of recruiting players with NIL as the team comprises Arch Manning

The Texas Longhorns faced questions from the media in a press conference recently. His answers were mostly diplomatic and crisp as he encountered a compelling question from the media. One of the pressers asked whether the offensive players were being paid $50,000 with respect to their recruitment. To this, Flood replied with some thinking and answered. He said- “In recruiting, we don’t lead with NIL, that’s not how we do it. I think teams that have done that have really not prospered you know. I don’t think that’s the way you build a team.”

Kyle Flood was strictly against recruiting players only from an NIL point of view. Moreover, he also questioned the legitimacy of players and the tactics involved in absorbing players from the monetary angle. However, these words might come back to haunt the OC since his team comprises Arch Manning. The boy with the famous last name has appeared in a few games for the side. But most importantly, Manning is on course to topple the NFL giants with his massive NIL earnings. So was Kyle Flood trying to avoid any controversial questions or wasn’t he aware that the second-highest NIL earner plays for his team?

Inside Arch Manning’s colossal NIL earnings

Arch Manning has attracted significant media attention. No, it’s not because of the popular last name but due to his stratospheric NIL numbers! The Texas Freshman plays in the quarterback position and finds his feet in the international circuit. He has already made a name for himself in the NCAA with his gigantic NIL earnings. The young player is worth $3.2 million and is now even set to earn way more than an NFL MVP.

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Yes, Arch Manning would leave behind Brock Purdy in terms of salary earnings. Experts have foreshadowed that Manning will be earning thrice as much as Purdy. The QB freshman has several NIL deals. Amongst these, the youngster signed a multi-million deal with trading card company Panini. For Manning, the sky’s the limit when it comes to making millions!

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