Texas quarterback Arch Manning had a chance to make a statement win over LSU, but instead could be sinking his own NFL hopes.
Manning threw two interceptions, leading to rising concerns about the once-top prospect’s NFL projection. The Texas quarterback has endured some up-and-down performances this season, leading to a range of predictions on where he could land in the NFL draft — and questions on whether he could return to Texas instead.
Arch Manning Still an NFL Prospect
After Manning’s second interception against LSU on Saturday, many questioned whether he could still be considered a top NFL prospect.
“I just saw a Fox Sports ticker on the bottom of the screen that said Drew Mestemaker and Arch Manning are in a battle for #1 pick in 2027… in what world?” noted analyst Landon Tengwell in a post on X.
Reporter Zach Dimmit suggested that the Longhorns needed to give Manning more help in the backfield.
“Probably not wise to constantly put Arch Manning in empty sets against this LSU defense,” Dimmit wrote in a post on X.
Texas QB Arch Manning Faces Rough NFL Projection Amid Struggles Against LSU