When will Arch Manning be drafted? Exploring Texas star's eligibility

Arch Manning is one of the most hyped college football prospects going into the 2024 college football season. The Texas Longhorns quarterback is the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and has a skill set unique to his famous uncles.

Let's take a look at when the next Manning prospect will get drafted into the NFL.

When will Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning be drafted?

Arch Manning will not be eligible for the NFL Draft until 2026. The Texas Longhorns quarterback would be eligible to enter the NFL after completing his third collegiate season.

According to NFL rules, a prospect must be three years removed from high school and must have used their college football eligibility in order to enter the NFL Draft.

Arch Manning enrolled at Texas for the 2023 college football season. However, due to his inactivity, he will enter the 2024 college football season as a redshirt freshman. It remains to be seen whether Manning will stay at Texas for all three-plus years or choose to use the transfer portal to pursue greener pastures.

What to expect from Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns in 2024?

Arch is firmly behind Quinn Ewers on the Longhorns quarterback depth chart. That means that aside from Ewers suffering a major injury, Manning would be consigned to yet another season on the bench. However, Manning has been vocal about wanting to stay with the Longhorns and fighting for his spot as the team's QB1.

The Longhorns will be looking to go one better than their semifinal appearance in the CFP National Championship. Texas lost a closely fought game to Washington despite the valiant efforts of Quinn Ewers and the rest of the offense. We expect the Longhorns to be more motivated in 2024, especially after the displeasure of losing in the previous season.

The team has a stacked roster, with Quinn Ewers at quarterback, Isaiah Bond and Matthew Golden at wide receiver, and Jaydon Blue starting the year at RB1. Furthermore, the program would be looking to close out Quinn Ewers' three-year tenure on a spectacular note.