ESPN lists QB as top pick in 2026 mock draft
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The mock draft opens with Manning to the Browns. The 6-foot-4 sophomore will begin this season as the Texas Longhorns ’ starter. His bloodline includes Peyton and Eli Manning, but Yates noted Arch’s mobility as a key difference from his uncles.
Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.
The intrigue for the 2026 NFL draft is already peaking, with Texas quarterback Arch Manning at the forefront of the discussion.