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Could Arch Manning Pass up NFL, Return to Texas? Steve Sarkisian 'Wouldn't Be Surprised'
Steve Sarkisian said Manning’s NIL earnings and development could keep him in college, with Rivals valuing the Texas quarterback at $5.4 million.
- Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said recently he "would not be surprised" if quarterback Arch Manning returns to the University of Texas after the 2026 season instead of declaring for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- Financially, Manning holds a $5.4 million NIL valuation, the highest among all NIL 100 athletes, providing little pressure to rush a professional transition despite his premier prospect status.
- NFL evaluators have expressed concern regarding Manning's limited experience; he has made just 15 career starts, though a deep 2026 postseason run could add 16 more starts to his résumé.
- Sarkisian also clarified that declaring for the draft would not be a surprise, noting the final decision depends on factors including the team's performance this fall.
- A decision to remain would keep the Texas Longhorns' championship window open for at least another season, though Manning must weigh professional development against his college football standing.
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Coach ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Arch Manning stays two more seasons at Texas
Texas quarterback Arch Manning was a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but opted to return to Austin for a second season as the Longhorns’ starter. Head coach Steve Sarkisian suggested he could stick around UT for two more years, even if prognosticators expect him to be one of the first picks in the 2027 draft. A redshirt junior, Manning and Sarkisian have “not had the discussion” about his senior season, the coach said. “I th…
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