QB Arch Manning returning to Texas for the 2026 season, will not enter NFL draft

Arch Manning has decided to return to Texas for the 2026 season, opting for another year with the Longhorns rather than entering the NFL draft. Manning’s father, Cooper, confirmed the decision to ESPN, saying, “Arch is playing football at Texas next year.” The move ends months of speculation surrounding the redshirt junior, who was eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft and widely viewed by scouts as a potential early first-round pick. The 6-foot-4 quarterback just completed his first full regular season as a starter, leading Texas to a 9-3 record and narrowly missing the College Football Playoff. He capped