Although Arch Manning is the Texas Longhorns’ quarterback of the future, some fans are already speculating about where the quarterback might rank in the NFL draft. Manning won’t be able to sign with the NFL until 2026. The fact that 2025 quarterback shortage clubs are unlikely to sign the star is one of the difficulties in finding a home for Manning. The New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams were originally mentioned by Athlon Sports as possible choices. Another franchise has the sense of a Hollywood production. Archie Manning, the grandfather of Manning, played for the New Orleans Saints for 11 seasons. What if his grandchild were to take over as the Saints’ new face in 2026? Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports floated New Orleans asa potential future landing spot for Manning.
“Teams like the New York Jets (Aaron Rodgers) and Los Angeles Rams (Matthew Stafford) could be looking to move on from aging veterans potentially heading into retirement, while others like the New York Giants (Daniel Jones), New Orleans Saints (Derek Carr), Pittsburgh Steelers (Justin Fields, Russell Wilson) and Tennessee Titans (Will Levis) could be looking for long-term upgrades over what they currently have at the top of the depth chart,” Easterling wrote on October 14.
Given the family’s history with the Saints, Manning would be an intriguing fit even though he still has a lot to prove as an NFL prospect.