One thing that is for certain is that Arch Manning will be leading the Longhorns to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes when Texas opens the season on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. on FOX. This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas as Multiple NFL Scouts Give Thoughts on Texas Longhorns Quarterback Arch Manning.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning may draw heavy consideration as the No. 1 overall pick should he decide to enter the 2026 NFL draft, but that is reportedly far from a guarantee.

Arch Manning is predicted to be an early first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but Archie Manning is suggesting we pump the brakes. The buzz surrounding Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has been steadily building for the past several years, dating all the way back to his recruitment as the No. 1 rated prospect in the 2023 class.