CBS Sports NFL draft writer Josh Edwards writes: “Arch Manning, the son of Cooper Manning and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, saw extended action in victories over Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State last season. The idea of Arch Manning at No. 1 overall is a steep projection, but the pedigree is there.”

In March, a number of images of college football players and coaches from CFB26 leaked, but Manning and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian were not among them. On Monday, Sarkisian revealed he and Manning opted not to attend the photo shoot at the Rose Bowl for the game.

Joel Klatt provides a way-too-early look at the top-10 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft with a prospect not named Arch Manning listed as the No. 1 overall player.