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Arch Manning Skips 2026 Draft, Returns to Texas, Remains No. 1 Favorite

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arch Manning will skip the 2026 NFL Draft, return to Texas, and posted 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, 399 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns and a 10-3 record in 2025.
Manning is the favorite to be No. 1 at +165 odds, with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore as contenders.
Josh Pate suggested Manning could stay another year to avoid an undesirable NFL team.

History

Historical Context

During the 2004 NFL draft, the San Diego Chargers held the No. 1 overall pick after a 4–12 2003 season. Eli Manning announced he would not sign with San Diego, so the New York Giants arranged a trade: Chargers kept the pick, selected Manning, then sent him to New York for Philip Rivers, a 2004 third-rounder and two 2005 picks. The deal reshaped both franchises.

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Story summary

Arch Manning will skip the 2026 NFL Draft, return to Texas, and posted 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, 399 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns and a 10-3 record in 2025.
Manning is the favorite to be No. 1 at +165 odds, with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore as contenders.
Josh Pate suggested Manning could stay another year to avoid an undesirable NFL team.

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