Owens is a big-armed former four-star recruit who saw a few snaps last season as a true freshman. Lacey, a four-star recruit from the 2025 class, was Mr. Football in the state of Alabama last year. Then there's Bell, a top 10 player in the 2026 class and someone who, by 2027, will be a redshirt freshman in Austin.

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?