For years, Arch Manning has been touted as the next big name to watch in the NFL. Coming from the legendary Manning family, expectations have been sky-high since his high school days. But as his college football career progresses, it seems like Arch has a different approach in mind than many anticipated.
This past week, Manning had his first taste of the limelight when he took the field as the Texas Longhorns’ quarterback. With regular starter Quinn Ewers sidelined due to injury, all eyes were on Arch as he stepped into the starting role. Fans were quick to speculate about whether this would be the beginning of his fast-track to NFL stardom.
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However, reports indicate that Manning is far from rushing to make his way to the professional league. In fact, sources close to the situation have revealed that Arch is fully committed to developing at Texas, with no intentions of leaving early. According to Pat McAfee, the Manning camp has made it clear that Arch plans to stay for the long haul, potentially keeping him in college football for the next few years.
During a recent ESPN College GameDay segment, McAfee shared what he had learned directly from the Manning family. Even though Arch put on an impressive performance, including showcasing his speed as the “fastest Manning in history,” the family insists there’s no urgency to shake things up. As McAfee explained, Arch is dedicated to staying at Texas, working under Quinn Ewers, and developing as a player before any NFL talk even begins.
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Despite the inevitable buzz surrounding Manning, the family seems determined to avoid any quarterback controversies. They’ve expressed that they’re sticking to an “old-school” mentality-loyalty to the team and patience in developing talent over time.
Fans will have to wait longer than expected to see Manning take the field in the NFL. With his sights set on spending several years in Texas, the highly anticipated NFL debut of this Manning might not happen as soon as many had hoped. If Arch follows through with his current plan, he won’t be eligible for the NFL Draft until 2026, a move that’s already catching plenty of people off guard.
While the world waits to see what Arch Manning will bring to professional football, one thing’s for sure-he’s in no rush to get there. For now, Texas fans can enjoy watching his development, while NFL teams and fans will have to be patient.
