Arch Manning, the grandson of Archie Manning and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, has been under the spotlight since his high school days. After a redshirt year in 2023, he served as the backup to Quinn Ewers in 2024,

ESPN's Jordan Reid released a 2026 NFL Mock Draft on Thursday, predicting how the next draft would go. However, Arch Manning was not featured. The first pick was Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik by the Cleveland Browns. The first Texas player selected was linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. by the Carolina Panthers at No. 11.

Cleveland pairs its new franchise quarterback, Arch Manning, with the most electric receiver from the 2026 draft class. Tyson (6-1, 195 pounds) averaged 3.04 yards per route with a 67% contested catch rate (10-of-15) for the Big 12 champs, as QB Sam Leavitt and much of the offense returns intact.