Arch Manning tipped to make drastic decision on college football future very early into Texas Longhorns career

ARCH Manning has a massive decision to make regarding his college football career.After spending two years as the Texas Longhorns backup quarterback, Manning will start for the team in 2025 but he might not do so for long.APArch Manning could be lured into the NFL Draft in 2026[/caption]GettyManning spent the last two seasons as Quinn Ewers backup[/caption]Based on NFL and NCAA rules, Manning will be eligible to declare for the NFL Draft following the 2025 season.While Manning is already a highly-touted NFL prospect, just one year of starting experience could be a quick turnaround for him.Manning did show off some of his NFL-caliber skills during the 2024 season.He got three games of action while Quinn Ewers was injured, and put on a show during those games.During that time he threw for 806 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions.He also ran for another 82 yards and two touchdowns.A full year of starting experience will be a real indicator of if Manning is a real-deal NFL prospect, but he might not be ready to come out after just one year.He has previously expressed a desire to play his senior season as well in order to prepare for professional football.However, there is a thought that one NFL team could draw him into the draft early.The New Orleans Saints just unexpectedly lost quarterback Derek Carr to retirement and find themselves in a truly awful situation.

Odds are that the Saints will be one of, if not the worst team in the NFL in 2025, and they could easily end up with the No.

1 overall pick in 2026.The Saints are a good fit for Manning simply because of family history.The first of what will be three generations of Mannings came into the league with the Saints.Archie Manning was picked by the Saints with the No.

2 overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft.He spent 11 years with the Saints and 15 years in the NFL.NFL important dates 2025 seasonMarch 12 - Free Agency beginsApril 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, WisconsinSeptember 4 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)November 27 Thanksgiving Day triple headerJanuary 4, 2026 End of regular-seasonFebruary 8, 2026 Super Bowl LX at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CaliforniaHis sons, Peyton and Eli Manning, went on to win four Super Bowls with the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos.Arch could continue his grandfathers legacy by joining the team he spent his career with.However, Arch has already made it known that he wants to create his own legacy.He decided against going to his father and uncles alma mater in Ole Miss to go to Texas.Now, he could opt to stay in college for his senior season instead of joining the Saints..

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