The Arch Manning era has begun in Texas.
With Quinn Ewers declaring for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, Manning will be given the keys to the Lamborghini for the foreseeable future. He will most likely be the starting quarterback for at least the 2025 season and possibly the 2026 season if he doesn’t decide to turn pro.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs against Ohio State during the Cotton Bowl, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
He is the son of Cooper Manning, the grandson of former NFL star quarterback Archie Manning, and the nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning. He passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He also showed his mobility with four rushing touchdowns.
“This offseason, it’s a time to attack,” former Texas star Colt McCoy said via Underdog Fantasy Sports. “To work on some of the things, he knows he needs to work. He played three games. What things was I not good at? What things was I good at? How can I improve? How can I improve?” Are you having a great spring?…
“There’s a lot to build on if you look at the entire Texas football team, but for Arch, there’s a big opportunity he’s stepping into. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, go out there and be yourself. Play to your strengths.
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Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers of the Texas Longhorns talk on the field before a game at Cotton Bowl Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Dallas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
“We’re all different as quarterbacks, we all have an advantage in some way. And I think if Arch is smart, he’ll figure out ‘what’s my advantage?'”
Manning was primarily used in pass rush option packages for the Longhorns, giving defenses a different weapon to deal with. He started against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State when Ewers suffered an injury.
Manning had 258 passing yards and two touchdown passes in a 51-3 win against Louisiana-Monroe. He then had 325 passing yards and two touchdown passes against Mississippi State in a 35-13 victory. But he returned to the backup role after Ewers’ return.
The overall offense will be affected. Top receivers Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond declared for the draft and senior tight end Gunnar Helm ended his eligibility.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning lines up to play against UTSA at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Sept. 14, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Running back Jaydon Blue and offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cam Williams also declared for the NFL.
