Arch Manning, the highly touted Texas Longhorns quarterback and heir to one of football’s most legendary families, has been ranked as the fourth-best quarterback in college football according to a new assessment that has raised eyebrows across the sport. While Manning’s placement near the top of the rankings is not entirely surprising given his pedigree and potential, the list’s top three selections—featuring some unexpected names—have ignited debate and discussion throughout the college football world.
The ranking, which comes from a prominent sports media outlet, evaluated quarterbacks based on projected performance for the upcoming season, factoring in past achievements, system fit, physical tools, and leadership potential. Manning, entering his redshirt freshman season with the Longhorns, has yet to officially take over as the full-time starter, but his upside and strong spring showing have propelled him into elite territory among analysts.
Despite limited in-game experience, Manning has been a media fixture since his high school days at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. As the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and the grandson of Archie Manning, expectations have been immense. After a quiet freshman year sitting behind Quinn Ewers, Manning’s growth during the offseason, including impressive spring game performances and continued development in Steve Sarkisian’s offense, has earned him glowing reviews from coaches and scouts alike.
However, what’s generating the most buzz isn’t just Manning’s high ranking, but rather the trio of quarterbacks placed ahead of him—names that many fans did not expect to see occupying the top three spots. Leading the list is a dual-threat quarterback from a Group of Five program who has put up staggering
