Arch Manning Clarifies NFL Draft Plans After Putting Steve Sarkisian in Spotlight

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Woah! Looks like the SEC Media Days did not give Texas Longhorns fans any dull moments. Anyway, the Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning, holds a special place in the ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum’s heart. Even having one tough heart to woo, Finebaum declared Manning the greatest college quarterback since Florida legend Tim Tebow. During the SEC Media Days, he had a fanboy moment, shaking hands with Manning.

Just while the Longhorns fans were still savoring the moment, here came another news that turned their heads. It’s definitely a bittersweet feeling for them to see Manning leave for the NFL. But they are still eager to learn about it. And finally, the quarterback broke his silence. 

As we are all aware, Manning is the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. But turns out that the 21-year-old is keeping long-term aspirations at bay. And what was his reply when asked about his pro league leap? Manning came with a humorous reply. But one thing was clear, for now, college football is his only priority. “I’m really just worried about getting through this interview and then getting through the run tomorrow.  I’m just focused on this year and getting better each day,” quipped Manning.

Arch Manning on if he’s given the NFL Draft any thought yet pic.twitter.com/JimDrc1D4t

— John Burrows (@BurrowsReport) July 15, 2025

We have seen how the Longhorns’ head coach faced a double-edged sword with the quarterback position. So, Manning also got a glimpse of the bond he shares with Steve Sarkisian.

(This is a developing story…)

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