Sports · American Football · 2 hrs ago
Could another year at Texas lift Arch Manning into the 2028 top five?
Arch Manning may stay at Texas for 2027, which would be his fifth college season.
The Texas quarterback has made 20 career starts, and another season could bring his total close to 40.
His arm and deep passing are major strengths, but he can struggle when his first read is covered.
Two interceptions in a 27-24 loss to Oklahoma highlighted concerns about his decisions and accuracy.
A fifth season could give him more time to improve before the 2028 NFL Draft, where a top-five pick is a possibility raised by his potential return.
Jayden Daniels improved as a passer in his fifth season at LSU in 2023 and went on to become the No.
2 overall pick.
Manning has not announced whether he will return, so his next step is not yet known.
Arch Manning’s uneven start to the 2026 season has renewed questions about whether he should return to Texas for 2027.
Another college season could give Manning more starts and time to develop, but the article says his decision-making and accuracy remain concerns.
The question is whether staying could help make him a top-five pick in the 2028 NFL Draft.
Manning has made 20 career starts and could finish 2026 with 27 to 30.
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma, with Manning throwing two fourth-quarter interceptions.
- Who
- Arch Manning, the Texas quarterback.
- What
- He may return to Texas for 2027 rather than enter the NFL Draft earlier. The article asks whether another season could make him a top-five pick in 2028.
- When
- The discussion is taking place during the 2026 season. Manning could return for 2027 and enter the 2028 NFL Draft.
- Where
- Texas.
- Why
- Another season could give Manning more playing experience and time to develop. His inconsistent decision-making and accuracy remain concerns.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Steve Sarkisian said he “wouldn't be surprised” if Manning returned for a fifth season in 2027.
Eli Manning told Colin Cowherd that college offers value beyond preparing for the NFL, including opportunities to develop as a quarterback and leader.
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma, and Manning threw two fourth-quarter interceptions.
- Career starts
- 20
- Potential 2026 season total
- 27-30 starts
- Possible return season
- 2027
- Draft under consideration
- 2028 NFL Draft
- Loss to Oklahoma
- 27-24
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"He has not played up to being a first-round pick. Right now, I have 5 quarterbacks I would take before [Arch Manning] if the draft were tomorrow." 👀 @ryanwilsonCBS #scoreboard