Arch Manning, born in May 2005, is an American college football quarterback currently playing for the University of Texas Longhorns. He is a member of the renowned Manning football family, which includes his grandfather Archie Manning and uncles Peyton and Eli Manning, all of whom have had distinguished NFL careers[1][5]. Arch emerged as one of the most highly touted quarterback prospects in recent years, having shattered passing records at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, surpassing marks set by his famous uncles[1]. After joining Texas as the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class, Manning redshirted his first year before seeing limited but impressive action as a sophomore. His breakout came after stepping in for injured starter Quinn Ewers, notably delivering a dynamic performance against UTSA featuring multiple long touchdown plays both passing and rushing. In eight games, he completed 67% of his passes for 969 yards, 9 touchdowns, and only 2 interceptions, earning SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors and a spot on the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list[1][4]. Arch has drawn significant media attention and lucrative name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals, including with Red Bull, reflecting his status as a leading college football prospect and one of the highest-paid college athletes. He is also on preseason watch lists for several major awards in 2025, such as the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Maxwell Award[4][5][6]. Known for his quick release, strong arm, and mobility, Arch combines the skills inherited and refined within the Manning family’s quarterback legacy with his own unique playmaking ability. He is widely regarded as a potential top NFL draft pick, with considerable anticipation surrounding his collegiate and future professional career[1][5].