{"id":157489,"date":"2025-09-20T17:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/157489\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T17:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:49:09","slug":"arch-manning-finishes-dead-last-in-2026-nfl-draft-qb-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/157489\/","title":{"rendered":"Arch Manning Finishes Dead Last in 2026 NFL Draft QB Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s probably a good idea that Arch Manning<\/a> stays at Texas<\/a> for another year based on this sobering poll. According to a survey conducted by ESPN<\/a> of 25 NFL executives and scouts, Manning finished tied for last as the projected top quarterback of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Only one voter selected the Longhorns signal-caller, tying him for the fewest votes with Arizona State\u2019s<\/a> Sam Leavitt.<\/p>\n

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Rough Start Fuels Draft Concerns\"Texas<\/p>\n

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Manning has endured a difficult first season as Texas\u2019 full-time starter. The No. 8 Longhorns quarterback has completed just 55.3% of his passes for six touchdowns and three interceptions through three games as Texas sits at 2-1.<\/p>\n

Against Ohio State <\/a>in the season opener, he managed only 170 yards with one touchdown and an interception. He was even booed at home against UTEP<\/a> after throwing 10 consecutive incomplete passes.<\/p>\n

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Many believe Manning will stay at Texas rather than enter the NFL Draft, which should benefit his future prospects.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s very talented,\u201d a scout told ESPN\u2019s Pete Thamel. \u201cJust from top-to-bottom, arm talent. Just understanding in the pocket and seeing the field and feeling the field. You see his arm strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe just needs to get everything under control and for the game to slow down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, South Carolina\u2019s<\/a> LaNorris Sellers edged out LSU\u2019s<\/a> Garrett Nussmeier for the top spot, eight votes to seven. Others receiving votes include Miami\u2019s<\/a> Carson Beck<\/a> (three), Oklahoma\u2019s<\/a> John Mateer (three) and Penn State\u2019s<\/a> Drew Allar (two).<\/p>\n

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One veteran scout explained to Thamel why Sellers currently tops their quarterback board.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got most physical talent,\u201d the scout said. \u201cHis ability to scramble and make plays with his feet as a runner. He\u2019s instinctive and the ball comes out quick. He\u2019s got a unique talent level. The kid, his story and how he got there. He\u2019s got a toughness to him. It intrigues people.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got the makeup, intangibles and ability to run. He\u2019s got the most potential to be an impact player.\u201d<\/p>\n

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