Cooper Manning reveals whether Arch was ever entering draft, if he could pull uncle Eli's antics next year

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Before the college football season started, Arch Manning was in the conversation to be the No. 1 pick of this year's draft, despite just three starts under his belt.

Well, that chatter died out quickly, as Manning and the Longhorns struggled.

Texas and the former five-star recruit found their way late, but ultimately, it was not enough to earn a trip to the College Football Playoff.

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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)

After the season, Manning announced his intention to stay in school, but his father, Cooper, said that decision was made a long time ago.

When asked in a recent interview whether Arch was "always staying in school," the father answered, "Yes."

"I grew up listening to my parents talking about how great college was, I still love my years in college. Eli was there for five years, Peyton was four. It’s such a fun, special time in your life. The idea of hurrying it up and trying to get out of there seems kind of silly to me," Cooper continued.

Arch Manning (left) chats with his father, Cooper Manning, prior to the Big 12 football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Texas Longhorns on Nov. 12, 2022 at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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"I know how challenging that next level is. So savor every moment of college. If you're lucky enough to go to