“The tank for Arch Manning is on!”: NFL fans express hopefulness for Pittsburgh Steelers to land the Texas star in 2026

NFL fans dream of Arch Manning joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, with draft odds placing the team at +800 to select the Texas quarterback. Manning has +250 odds to become the No. 1 overall pick, according to the South Florida Tribune.

The Longhorns redshirt freshman has drawn significant attention from NFL scouts, despite being ineligible for the draft until 2026. League rules require players to exhaust their collegiate eligibility or be removed from high school three years before entering the draft.

Steelers fans have taken to social media to express their optimism:

"The tank for Arch Manning is on!" a fan wrote.

“It’s gonna HIT when the Steelers trade up to draft Arch Manning in front of the home crowd in 2026,” Steelers reporter Michael Beck wrote.

“Nope. He isn't. Our QB situ is medium at best. In a QB league, that just isn't good enough. Unless TJ sacks the opposing QB every play, it isn't good enough. I would like Pitt to tank for Arch Manning. Other than that, Tomlin is doing a good job,” a fan tweeted.

“The Steelers are stuck in purgatory. They need to bottom out this year and get Arch Manning in 2026 in Pittsburgh,” another fan wrote.

“Imagine they somehow end up drafting Arch Manning while the draft is in Pittsburgh lol,” one fan said.

“I had a dream last night. Roger Goodell stepped up to the mic and said" welcome Pittsburgh to the 2026 NFL Draft. With the 1st pick the Pittsburgh Steelers select Arch Manning". This only happens if Art Rooney trades everyone now !” another fan wrote.

Longhorns QB Arch Manning unleashes talent

Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning unleashed his talents while wearing No. 16, bringing New Orleans flair to the field. In 2024, Manning posted solid numbers: 939 yards, nine touchdowns and just two interceptions, maintaining a strong 87.5 QB rating.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning - Source: Imagn

Manning's perfect 2-0 record as a starter highlights his early impact. His breakout performance against UTSA on Sept. 16 earned him SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors and a spot on the Davey O'Brien "Great 8" list. He has appeared in nine games, including two starts while excelling in academics as a Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient in spring 2023.