Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has officially decided to pass up on the NFL Draft and return to Austin for the 2024 season.
Ewers is an extremely talented quarterback and projects to be a potential franchise QB in the NFL one day.
However, the first thing most people thought when they heard Ewers’ announcement was “what the hell does this mean for Arch Manning?!”
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: #Texas QB Quinn Ewers has announced that he’s not declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Instead, returning to the Longhorns for another season. pic.twitter.com/pPHiR0ENbP
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 11, 2024
The famous nephew of both Peyton and Eli is now looking at riding the bench for a second straight second as Ewers is expected to hold onto his starting spot.
In this day and age where we’ve seen well over a THOUSAND (!!!) players enter the transfer portal, many people expect Manning to do the same.
If you’re wondering who’s forecasted to be the favorites to land Manning should he look to transfer, it’s none other than Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels.
Of course, the Manning name is iconic in Oxford with Arch’s uncle Eli and grandfather Archie both playing there. (His father Cooper was supposed to play there as well before he was diagnosed with a career-ending injury.)
Ole Miss football surpasses LSU as favorite to land Arch Manning if he leaves Texas. Could Manning have a change of heart, opting to transfer from Texas in time to play in 2024? https://t.co/wbyZc6EFts
— LSU Football Report (@LSUReport) January 17, 2024
Also considered a strong contender for Manning is Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers. (Manning grew up in New Orleans.)
Having said all of this, all signs point to Manning remaining at Texas. He has gone on the record and stated that he has no desire to leave Austin.
Pat McAfee discusses #Texas QB Arch Manning. This may help put the transfer rumors to bed.
“Even if he’s supposed to sit another year there’s not even like a thought of him going… I appreciate the fact the Mannings are like ‘no, let the boy sit. That’s what he needs to do’.” pic.twitter.com/Y1cfQG63oV
— Blake Munroe (@BlakeMunroeOTF) January 15, 2024
It’s not to say that Arch won’t change his mind, but the Manning’s are different.
Most players in Arch’s position wouldn’t think twice about transferring – especially when they could virtually hand-pick where they want to play.
However, it seems like he will remain at Texas, even if he has to sit out another season while he waits his turn.
What does Quinn Ewers returning to @TexasFootball mean for Arch Manning's future in Austin?@BruceFeldmanCFB gave us some insight on the #HookEm QB room: pic.twitter.com/SSBzJ6hvA1
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) January 17, 2024
Of course, fans (especially in the SEC) will continue to hope and pray Manning changes his mind…
Arch Manning looking at the transfer portal, seeing LSU pic.twitter.com/As8RZ3e1KC
— Bro. JYB (@bossj13) January 11, 2024
However, it looks like all of us will most likely have to continue to wait to see Arch take meaningful snaps with the Longhorns…
Arch Manning is staying ready for his moment. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/SdLVO4yGZu
— Rivals (@Rivals) December 31, 2023
What are your thoughts?
Do you think he’s going to keep his word at stay at Texas?
Or do you think his itch to play will be too tough to resist and he’ll look to transfer?
In a fantasy world where he DOES transfer – Where should he go???
"I'm just a football player and a normal guy just going to college."
Texas QB Arch Manning spoke to what it means to carry the family name. He issues an apology thanks to advice from his grandfather Archie, and also quips about his uncles Peyton and Eli – "They are funny."… pic.twitter.com/Cdho5A8yOf
— Bob Ballou (@BobBallouSports) December 30, 2023
