Ahead of Arch Manning’s first season as Texas’ full-time starting quarterback, speculation has swirled about whether the former No. 1 overall recruit could declare for the 2026 NFL Draft

Arch Manning has only started two total games for the Texas Longhorns, but the next great quarterback in the Manning family is already generating the type of attention the likes of Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel received in the SEC.

Regardless of whether Arch Manning remains in college for his senior season, next year’s draft is considered deep at quarterback. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Penn State’s Drew Allar are among the top prospects.