Texas' Arch Manning clarifies thoughts about 2026 NFL Draft aspirations

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning clarified statements his legendary grandfather made about his NFL Draft status for 2026 as he nears his first start of the 2025 season.

Archie Manning said earlier this month that his grandson, and son of Cooper Manning, would not be declaring for the NFL Draft after his redshirt sophomore season. But Arch Manning appeared to contradict his grandfather’s statement when speaking with reporters on Tuesday.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) on the sidelines during the second half of the Texas Spring Game at DKR- Texas Memorial Stadium. (Scott Wachter/USA TODAY Sports)

"I don't know where he got that from," he said. "He texted me to apologize about that. I'm really just taking it day by day right now."

Manning did note that Archie is giving him advice on how to avoid dangerous hits on the football field.

"Those hits add up," Arch Manning said. "My grandfather, he's hobbling around these days. He ends every call with ‘get down or get out of bounds.’"

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks on from the field before their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (John David Mercer/USA TODAY Sports)

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The noise about Manning’s draft status is a bit quiet for now even as analysts believe he could be a No. 1 pick in the 2026 pool. It will definitely get louder if the team goes out and defeats Ohio State to start the season on Aug. 30.

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