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Texas star quarterback Arch Manning opens door to entering 2026 NFL Draft

The Heisman Trophy hopeful has big expectations for the upcoming college football season, but could it be his last year at Texas?

By Matt Reed

Texas Longhorns RB Jaydon Blue takes the handoff from Arch Manning against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff
Texas Longhorns RB Jaydon Blue takes the handoff from Arch Manning against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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There's been lots of talk recently about the quarterbacks that could be entering the 2026 NFL Draft, but one of the most discussed names has been Texas star Arch Manning and what his potential decision will be following the upcoming college football campaign.

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Recently, Arch's grandfather, Archie Manning, made headlines when he stated that the Longhorns starter wouldn't be coming to the NFL until 2027, however, the younger Manning set the record straight on Tuesday.

During his media availability with Texas, Manning was asked about his thoughts on entering the draft and contradicted the elder Manning's sentiments by stating that he is leaving the door open to all possibilites right now.

"Yeah, I don't know where he got that from," Arch Manning stated about his Texas Longhorns future. "I'm really just taking it day-by-day right now."

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