"He should go": CFB fans beef over Arch Manning draft rumors that keep him in Texas

Arch Manning is one of the upcoming stars of college football. In his brief time with the Texas Longhorns, he has cemented himself as a future franchise quarterback.

Manning intended to enter the NFL in 2026, but reports suggest he may be with the Longhorns for a little longer.

"Arch Manning is reportedly being told by scouts and agents that he shouldn’t enter the NFL Draft until he’s started “at least” two seasons," NFL Rookie Watch tweeted on X on Wednesday.

Fans reacted to the news on the platform. Some believe that Manning's time spent in college will not impact his ability and draft stock.

However, most fans were happy to see Manning remain with the Longhorns.

"More time for Arch to shine at Texas!" A fan tweeted.

"He is better than Jayden McDaniels rn and I’m willing to die on that hill," another fan tweeted.

"Makes sense it’s a stat that says 25 or more college stats is the benchmark," a fan tweeted.

Why does Arch Manning need to wait?

Despite being described as a "generation prospect" and having one of the best high school careers, the report says Arch Manning may not be ready to be successful in the NFL.

That's not because of the player's ability but the coaching staff around him.

"Many NFL scouts reportedly believe coaches aren’t able to “develop” young QB’s like they used to," the report said.

There are generally more busts in the quarterback position than successes, and recently this phenomenon has increased.

Bryce Young, Will Levis and Mac Jones all had strong college careers, with two working under legendary head coach Nick Saban. However, when these players arrived in the NFL, they couldn't further their development, which hindered their abilities, and they all struggled.

Manning is a class above these quarterbacks, but natural talent alone can only get you so far in the NFL. To succeed in the professional league, he should join a franchise with good experience at a top program. Spending two seasons as the Texas Longhorns quarterback will be one of the best ways to get this.