Arch Manning had a tumultuous first season as the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback.
The sophomore signal-caller had all the preseason hype in the world before taking the field to play the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the season opener, but he came crashing back down to earth after Texas’ 14-7 defeat.
Once believed to the be unquestioned No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Manning might not even be a top-10 pick had he declared this year.
The 21-year-old passer threw for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions this year. But he really didn’t come into his own until the Mississippi State game on Oct. 25.
That week, Manning had 346 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, an interception, and a rushing touchdown, and it was the start of a string of impressive performances. He threw for 328 yards, 3 TDs, and another rushing score the following week, followed by a 389-yard, 4-touchdown performance two weeks later.
After seeing what Manning is capable of when he settles into a groove, Texas went out and got him one of the top weapons in college football for next season in five-star transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman.
Arch Manning Reacts to Coleman’s Commitment
GettyFormer Auburn WR Cam Coleman committed to Texas on Sunday
Coleman, a former Auburn star, announced on social media on Sunday that he had committed to Texas in a post that read “Committed. Hook ‘Em.”
It didn’t Manning long to leave his first comment on his new teammate’s Instagram page, commenting “🥶,” on the post, seemingly signaling he’s pleased with the Longhorns’ new offensive weapon.
Coleman was one of the more highly touted recruits in the country back in 2024.
He was the No. 2-ranked wide receiver, behind Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith, and the No. 3-ranked player nationally according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
The 19-year-old wideout had a solid freshman season, logging 37 catches, 598 yards, and 8 touchdowns, and he established himself as a top-tier weapon in 2025.
Coleman totaled 56 receptions, 708 yards, and 5 touchdowns this season as Auburn dealt with a midseason coach firing and inconsistent QB play from three different passers.
With Alex Golesh taking over for Hugh Freeze, Coleman decided he needed a change of scenery.
What Does Texas’ 2026 Offense Look Like Now?
Though Texas has scored some solid transfer portal wins lately, Coleman’s commitment couldn’t have come at a better time for the Longhorns, who lost a ton of offensive talent to the transfer portal.
Four-star wide receivers Parker Livingstone, Jaime Ffrench, DeAndre Moore Jr., and Aaron Butler all left Austin, as did four-star tight end Jordan Washington, five-star running back C.J. Baxter, four-star running backs Tre Wisner, Jerrick Gibson, and three-star running back Rickey Stewart Jr., and four-star quarterback Trey Owens.
However, Coleman was the latest of a few transfer portal wins for Texas.
The Longhorns also signed four-star Arizona State RB Raleek Brown, four-star NC State RB Hollywood Smothers, three-star Michigan State tight end Michael Masunas, and three-star Oregon State offensive lineman Dylan Sikorski in recent days.
Brown and Smothers will take over for Wisner (597 yards rushing, 3 TDs) and Baxter 196 yards rushing) as UT’s 1-2 punch out of the backfield.
Coleman will likely step into a WR 1A-1B role opposite sophomore Ryan Wingo, who led the team with 54 catches, 834 yards, and 7 TDs this year.
Arch Manning’s Immediate Reaction to Texas Landing 5-Star WR Cam Coleman