How Many Years Can Arch Manning Still Spend in College? When Will Texas QB Enter NFL Draft After Grandfather Archie Squashed 2026 Talk?

From being the most talked about QB in college football despite being a backup to being touted to lead Texas to a national title. The journey that young Arch Manning has taken has always been under the microscope of media scrutiny. In the limited snaps last year, Arch Manning showed that the buzz and the talent were well deserved after leading Texas to 2 wins last year after Quinn Ewers’ injury. The journey forward? The Arch Manning buzz train reached its zenith.

Despite not being a starter, young Arch is widely believed favorite to win the Heisman with +600 odds as per BetMGM. Moreover, ESPN also gave him a 10% chance of going first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft if he declares. But now comes the plot twist. According to the Manning family’s patriarch and Arch’s grandfather, Archie Manning, the 2026 draft won’t be the time when Arch declares for the NFL. “Arch isn’t going to do that. He’ll be at Texas,” said Archie when asked about the 2026 draft prospects of Arch Manning. So, how long will Arch actually play?