Arch Manning's time as the Texas Longhorns' starter could be short-lived, but Steve Sarkisian hopes that's not the case.

Despite being eligible to enter the 2026 NFL draft, it is reportedly far from guaranteed that Texas quarterback Arch Manning will do so. Jeff Howe of The Athletic spoke this week with five NFL executives and scouts, and all of them are "leaning in the direction of predicting" that Manning will return to school in 2026.

NFL mock drafts for next year’s class a week after the draft concluded are never a good idea. They are truly speculative and merely blend last season’s hype with overreacting on the college football players that could have big seasons.