For months, there has been speculation on whether or not Arch Manning would enter the NFL Draft after one year as the starter at Texas. His grandfather and former New Orleans Saints QB, Archie Manning came out and said Arch would not enter the 2026 NFL Draft and would start for two years with the Longhorns.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning took the time to respond to a comment made by his grandfather, Archie, who said he believed his grandson wouldn't enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

The New Orleans Saints are in the worst quarterback situation in the entire NFL. Right now, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is battling with second year option

It's time we apologize to Texas quarterback Arch Manning for this offseason of buffoonery and high expectations. Even if grandpa Archie did it first.

If anyone can understand the heft of being a Manning, it’s Arch’s siblings — fiercely loyal, wickedly funny and always there to support him.

Ewers, who spent three seasons as Texas’ starter, played a key role in elevating the Longhorns before making the jump to the pros. His departure has now ushered in the a new era in Austin. The grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning waited patiently behind Ewers for two years before stepping into the spotlight as the program’s new leader.