Even while the hype for the beginning of the Arch Manning era in Austin continues to build, there are still those who are pumping the brakes on the predictions

The Texas Longhorns have had the most famous backup in college football over the past two seasons in Arch Manning. He is the grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning, and nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.

According to one NFL analyst, teams could already be basing their draft strategies on the future pursuit of Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the first Texas Longhorns football practice of 2023 at the Frank Denius Fields on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Monday,

With junior quarterback Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025 NFL draft, the Arch Manning era will officially begin for the Texas Longhorns in 2025. The No. 1 overall recruit in the country in the class of 2023,

Texas Longhorns star quarterback Arch Manning is set to enter the 2025 college football season with all types of expectations. With Quinn Ewers leaving for the NFL, it is officially time for Manning to be the starting QB with Texas.

Arch Manning has taken over the reins as the Texas Longhorns' leader, following quarterback Quinn Ewers' decision to enter the upcoming NFL Draft. Texas is fresh off a College Football Playoff appearance,

Sarkisian discussed Manning’s future as the Longhorns QB, Quinn Ewers’ NFL prospects and which Longhorns could show out at the NFL Combine.

The Longhorns have constructed their offense for three years to suit Ewers' strengths. Now, Coach Steve Sarkisian can utilize a true dual-threat quarterback with a howitzer for a right arm when Manning takes charge of the offense in 2025.

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