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Texas Coach Hints Arch Manning Return, $5.4M Nil, No.1 Pick

6/16/2026

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Manning Returns

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said he would not be surprised if quarterback Arch Manning returns to Texas for 2027, though Manning may also enter the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning’s NIL valuation is $5.4 million with endorsements Google Gemini, Vuori, Red Bull and Panini America.
Analysts view Manning as a No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft after a 2025 season with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 rushing scores.

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Manning Targeted

NFL analyst Jacob Infante suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could target quarterback Arch Manning as Aaron Rodgers’ successor after recent quarterback turnover.
Backup quarterback KJ Lacey may enter the transfer portal if Arch Manning stays for another season, reshaping Texas’s depth chart.
Family legacy and coach Steve Sarkisian say extended play would let Arch Manning finish his degree, master the offense, and could extend Texas’s championship window, requiring roster tweaks.

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Manning Toughest

Arch Manning had offseason foot surgery, limiting his participation in Texas’ spring drills.
Coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning showed mental and physical toughness, scrambling for touchdowns despite a bleeding lip and a hip injury.
Teammates Manny Muhammad, Anthony Hill and Michael Taaffe told NFL interviewers Manning was the toughest Longhorn.
NFL scouts asked Texas players who the toughest teammate was, receiving only Arch Manning as the answer.

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Manning Returns

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said he would not be surprised if quarterback Arch Manning returns to Texas for 2027, though Manning may also enter the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning’s NIL valuation is $5.4 million with endorsements Google Gemini, Vuori, Red Bull and Panini America.
Analysts view Manning as a No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft after a 2025 season with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 rushing scores.

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