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Arch Manning Summer Scouting Breakdown: Will He Declare for the 2026 NFL Draft?
Brandon Lundberg- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Arch Manning Summer Scouting Breakdown
The summer scouting process is heating up—and there may be no bigger name heading into the 2025 college football season than Arch Manning, the highly touted Texas quarterback and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 (or 2027) NFL Draft.
In our latest Football Scout 365 video breakdown, we dive deep into Manning’s 2024 tape, advanced metrics, and draft trajectory to evaluate whether he's on pace to declare in 2026 and what still stands between him and becoming the next great NFL franchise QB.
🎥 Watch the Full Breakdown on YouTube
We cover:
Arch Manning’s elite traits: arm strength, mobility, and accuracy
His 2024 efficiency from the pocket and under pressure
Play-action performance, third-down poise, and off-script ability
Key developmental areas: blitz recognition, anticipatory throws
What Nick Saban had to say about Manning’s growth areas
The likelihood he declares in 2026 based on the current buzz
Early Scouting Insight
Arch Manning may carry the weight of his family’s name, but the 2024 film shows a quarterback carving his own path. While his pocket poise and clean mechanics reflect the Manning legacy, it’s his mobility and off-script creativity that give him modern NFL upside.
If he takes the next step in 2025—whether that means winning a Heisman, a national title, or simply refining his presnap and blitz recognition—he’s a strong candidate to declare and be the No. 1 overall pick in 2026.
And if not? Expect him to return to Austin as the early front-runner for the 2027 QB1 spot.
💬 What do you think?
Is Arch Manning ready for the 2026 NFL Draft?
Where does he rank in your early QB rankings?
Could he be better than his uncles?
Drop a comment on the video or share your take on Twitter.
