Archie Manning says grandson Arch 'isn't going' to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has downplayed the talk surrounding Arch Manning and the draft. Danny Parkins discusses Manning’s potential and what would be best for his development.

Archie Manning knows his grandson, Arch, and he thinks the Texas quarterback will be around for some time. 

Archie, 76, said he hasn’t discussed the possibility of Arch potentially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft but doesn’t think his grandson will declare.

"Arch isn’t going to do that. He’ll be at Texas," Manning told Texas Monthly.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, #16, warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 1, 2025 in Atlanta. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Images)

The hype train for Arch going into this first year as starter is full steam ahead. Fans have labeled the Longhorns’ quarterback as a Heisman Trophy candidate, which angers his grandfather. 

"People are saying he’s a Heisman candidate," Archie said. "You’re not a Heisman Trophy candidate when you haven’t played but three games. It’s crazy."

Arch stepped in and started three games this season when Quinn Ewers got hurt and missed time with an oblique injury. 

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, #16, warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 1, 2025 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)

In addition to those three starts, Manning has appeared in seven games this season for Texas. He has completed 67.8% of his passes while throwing for 939 yards and nine touchdowns with two interceptions.

Manning has also shown an ability to run, rushing for 100 yards and four touchdowns this season. Even