Many experts no longer think Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning will go No. 1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft (scheduled April 29-May 1 in Washington).
On Saturday, Manning faltered in a 27-24 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry, throwing two costly interceptions in the fourth quarter. He tossed a pick-six early in the quarter, giving Oklahoma a 24-17 lead. After Texas responded with a touchdown on the ensuing drive, the Longhorns had the ball and a chance to win, but that evaporated when he threw another pick with 0:19 seconds remaining. Sooners kicker Tate Sandell subsequently made the game-winning 47-yard field goal.
Those mistakes are why Manning wasn’t in the Heisman conversation entering the game. Along with no longer being a candidate for major awards, the QB is no longer being hailed as a future No. 1 pick.
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In a Sunday story, ESPN’s Jordan Reid noted Manning’s highs are those of a franchise QB, but the lows have ultimately overshadowed them.