The hype around Arch Manning has reached an all-time high with the college football season just weeks away. From bold Heisman projections to mock drafts crowning him the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the University of Texas quarterback has already been put on a high pedestal — despite having seen limited action on the field.

Archie Manning predicts that Arch Manning will return to Texas football in 2026. But what did Arch have to say about his NFL Draft outlook?

This week Arch's grandfather, Archie, went on the record this week with Texas Monthly and made his informed prediction about whether Arch would declare for the 2026 NFL Draft: "Ar