Football fans are going crazy over Texas Longhorns quarterback Archibald Charles Manning! The most popular freshman from New Orleans, LA. He is the nephew of two popular figures, Peyton and Eli. Since the day Arch committed to join Texas as the top recruit in the 2023 high school, he has received immense love from his fans all over the USA.

One of the reasons Manning is one of the most popular faces in NCAA football is his rich family background in the NFL. He comes from the most legendary Manning family. His uncles Peyton and Eli Manning are celebrated as two of the greatest players in NFL history. Each of them has won two Super Bowls in their career. Keep reading as we discuss when the Manning family’s new face, Arch, will be drafted into the NFL.

Arch Manning’s NFL draft eligibility

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait till 2026 to see Arch in the NFL draft. Which will only happen after his junior season in 2025. This is because of an NFL rule that requires players to spend at least three years in college before joining the league. Although Manning joined Texas in 2023, he played as a backup to Quinn Ewers in his first year. However, if he decides not to continue in Texas for all three remaining years, he will still remain eligible for the 2026 draft.

Manning was playing at Isidore Newman School during his high school. Leading his team to a 26-point win in his debut in 2019. He ended the season with 2,509 yards and 34 touchdowns, earning the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year.

Next year, in 2020, he started aggressively with six touchdowns in games and made his national TV debut with two passing and two rushing touchdowns. He passed for 169 yards and five touchdowns in a single quarter against Cohen, but sadly, his season ended with a loss in the semifinals.

For his junior season in 2021, Manning was known as the starting quarterback. Throwing for 1,841 yards and 26 touchdowns, he made a good impression. His senior season was very special for him as he led Newman to a victory over Pearl River by throwing for 356 yards and seven touchdowns in a 59-7 victory. He broke Eli’s career record of 7,268 career passing yards and Peyton’s record of 93 career touchdowns.

Manning’s grandfather, Archie Manning, was also a great athlete and a star player, earning two Pro Bowl selections during his NFL career. Sadly, Cooper Manning, father of Arch, could not play in the NFL due to spinal stenosis.

The strong roots of his family set high expectations for Arch but also make him a captivating figure to watch. Manning has a great responsibility for carrying forward the Manning family’s legacy in the sport. Fans eagerly await seeing him as the No. 1 pick, just like his family members.

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