Overview
- This week Jordan Rodgers publicly said he does not view Arch Manning as the nation’s best quarterback and singled out Trinidad Chambliss while praising Manning’s late‑season growth.
- Rodgers and other analysts pointed to specific mechanical problems, noting inconsistent foot placement and a dip in throwing velocity that can make Manning’s spiral wobble and cause missed throws.
- Manning finished 2025 strongly, compiling about 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and a 7‑1 record as Texas’s starter in the final stretch, a run that reshaped many evaluators’ views.
- CBS and other outlets report Texas upgraded its offensive line, running back room and receiver corps in the portal, creating what analysts call a genuine 2026 championship window that better fits earlier hype.
- The next phase for Manning is clear: NFL scouts and media will focus on marquee 2026 matchups and Heisman contention to judge whether his mechanics improve, and coach Steve Sarkisian has said he would not be surprised if Manning returned to Texas rather than enter the draft.