In a fast-moving 2026 NFL Draft landscape, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has emerged as the new betting favorite to go No. 1 overall -- a notable shift sparked by recent comments from Archie Manning, who cast doubt on grandson Arch Manning's early departure from Texas.

NFL fan bases have been talking about tanking for Arch Manning this summer, but will he actually declare for the 2026 draft? On Thursday, the football world received an update on the Texas quarterback.

The hype around Arch Manning has reached an all-time high with the college football season just weeks away. From bold Heisman projections to mock drafts crowning him the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the University of Texas quarterback has already been put on a high pedestal — despite having seen limited action on the field.