Texas quarterback Arch Manning may draw heavy consideration as the No. 1 overall pick should he decide to enter the 2026 NFL draft, but that is reportedly far from a guarantee.

Manning now has the reins of the Longhorns' offense, but what do evaluators think of him entering the season -- and when could he enter the NFL draft?

Despite the general consensus being that Manning will return to Texas next year, there's good reason to think the young quarterback would jump for a ripe opportunity in the NFL in 2026.