Arch Manning (born April 27, 2004) is an American college football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, representing the third generation of the famous Manning football dynasty as the son of Cooper and nephew of legends Peyton and Eli. Playing high school ball at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, he burst onto the scene as a freshman, throwing for over 2,500 yards and 34 touchdowns, and later broke both his uncles' school records for career passing yards and touchdowns during his senior season. His recruitment was famously secretive, with his family strictly controlling his media exposure and declining early scholarship offers, until he committed to the University of Texas on June 23, 2022, and signed in December. After joining the Longhorns, he began his college career as the third-string quarterback behind Quinn Ewers and Maalik Murphy, making his collegiate debut in the 2023 season. Known for his efficiency and record-breaking high school stats—including 26 touchdown passes and just four interceptions in his junior year—Manning carries significant hype as he navigates his college journey.