ESPN's Jordan Reid released a 2026 NFL Mock Draft on Thursday, predicting how the next draft would go. However, Arch Manning was not featured. The first pick was Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik by the Cleveland Browns. The first Texas player selected was linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. by the Carolina Panthers at No. 11.

It’s not like the old days, where a guy like Arch Manning would have needed to wait for the NFL to get paid. But many teams are reportedly very interested in having him behind center in the future. However,

NFL Insider believes the Los Angeles Rams are positioning themselves for a chance at Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of Eli Manning and Peyton Manning, in the 2026 NFL Draft.