Arch Manning Explained

Arch Manning
School:Texas Longhorns
Class: Freshman
Major:Communication and Leadership
Currentnumber:16
Currentposition:Quarterback
Pastschools:Texas (2023–present)
Highschool:Isidore Newman (New Orleans, LA)
Birth Date:27 April 2005
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:212
Rivals:https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/arch-manning-256862

Archibald Charles Manning (born April 27, 2005) is an American football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. He is a member of the Manning family.

High school career

2019 season

Manning played high school football at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. In his freshman year, Manning was the varsity starter at quarterback, the first freshman quarterback to start Newman's season opener in at least 40 years.[1] He shined in his debut, leading Newman to a 26-point victory.[2] In the final game of the season against Dunham, Manning threw for only 71 yards on 20 attempts and 10 completions. They would lose, 22–20.[3] Manning completed his freshman season with 2,509 yards and 34 touchdowns, earning MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year honors.[4]

2020 season

Manning opened his sophomore season by having six touchdowns against David Guillot's defense at East Jefferson.[5] On October 15, 2020, he made his national television debut in a game against Booker T. Washington, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for two more.[6] In a game where Newman beat Cohen, 76–0, Manning passed for 169 yards and five touchdowns in the first quarter of action before being pulled from the game.[7] In the first round of the Division III playoffs, Newman received a bye and played Catholic - N.I. in the second round. Manning would throw for 127 yards and a touchdown in the 14–7 win.[8] In the final game of the season in the semifinals, Manning completed less than 50 percent of his passes and threw an interception to lose to

Lafayette Christian Academy, 21–7.[9]

2021 season

Manning was again named the starting quarterback for Newman for his junior season in 2021. In Newman's first game against Vandebilt Catholic, Manning passed for 258 yards and accounted for all four touchdowns in the 28-point shutout victory.[10] Weeks later, Manning went a perfect 11-of-11 for 179 yards and five total touchdowns in the first half of their 70–0 win over Fisher.[11] Manning had another perfect night against Cohen, going 9-of-9 for 153 yards and five passing touchdowns in the 34-point shutout win.[12] In the second round of the playoffs, Manning played Episcopal and threw for 164 yards and accounted for three touchdowns in the 37–6 win.[13] The following week, Lafayette Christian would blow out Newman, 49–7. In 2021, Manning threw for 1,841 yards, 26 touchdowns, and four interceptions while having six rushing touchdowns.

2022 season

Manning was the captain of the Newman football team for his senior season in 2022. In their matchup against Pearl River, Manning threw for 356 yards and seven touchdowns in a 59–7 victory, breaking Eli's record of 7,268 career passing yards and Peyton's record of 93 career touchdowns.[14]

Recruiting

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To avoid a media frenzy, Manning's family withheld him from media interviews and also declined premature college scholarship offers. He ran a private account on Instagram, allowing only friends and coaches to follow him, including Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. "They've shut down everything," said one member of the local media, "but the attention is going to come."[15] In his college search he visited SMU, Clemson, LSU,[16] Alabama, Texas,[17] Georgia,[18] and Virginia,[19] as well as Ole Miss, his grandfather's, father's, and uncle's former team.[20] [21] On December 21, 2022, Manning signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Texas and committed on June 23, 2022; only then did he make his account public.[22] [23]

High school statistics

Isidore Newman Greenies
SeasonGamesPassingRushing
201911 9–2 204 316 64.6 2,509 34 6 116.9 12 87 4
2020 10 9–1 149 220 67.7 1,919 21 7 113.4 29 224 8
202110 7–3 149 231 64.5 1,841 26 4 119.3 42 356 6
202211 8–3 140 229 61.1 2,270 34 2 130.3 15 81 1
Career 42 33–9 642 996 64.5 8,539 115 19 122.1 98 748 19

College career

2023 season

After playing in the spring game for Team Orange, Manning did not win the starting job. Quinn Ewers was named the starting quarterback and Maalik Murphy was named the backup.[24] Manning made his collegiate debut on November 24, 2023, during the third quarter of a blowout win against Texas Tech, completing 2-of-5 passing attempts for 30 yards.[25]

College statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
Texas Longhorns
20232 0 2 5 40.0 30 15.0 0 0 90.4 3 7 2.3 0
20240 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0
Career2 0 2 5 40.0 30 6.0 0 0 90.4 3 7 2.3 0

Personal life

A member of the Manning family, he is the oldest son of Cooper, a grandson of Archie, and a nephew of Peyton and Eli.[26] His younger brother, Heid, is currently the center for Newman.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schlabach . Mark . Mark Schlabach . October 22, 2021 . Arch Manning and life as the nation's top quarterback recruit in a family of quarterback royalty . October 23, 2021 . ESPN.com . ...Arch, 17, prefers to keep details of his day-to-day life and where he might be going to college private..
  2. Web site: Brown . Nathan . September 6, 2019 . Arch Manning shines in high school debut as Newman rolls to 26-point rout . May 28, 2022 . The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate.
  3. Web site: Martin . Dan . November 22, 2019 . Dunham Holds on to Win: Defeats Newman 22-20 . November 29, 2023 . Gridiron Football USA.
  4. Web site: Stephens . Mitch . January 9, 2020 . Arch Manning is MaxPreps High School Football Freshman Player of the Year. . May 28, 2022 . MaxPreps.
  5. Web site: Previte . Samantha . October 2, 2020 . Arch Manning scores six TDs in eye-popping season opener . May 28, 2022 . New York Post.
  6. Web site: Manning . Ricky . October 16, 2020 . Arch Manning is the 15-year-old superstar nephew of Peyton. This is what you need to know . May 28, 2022 . SB Nation.
  7. Web site: Holroyd . Caitlyn . November 15, 2020 . Arch Manning throws 5 TDs in quarter in HS team's 76-0 win . November 29, 2023 . The Score.
  8. Web site: Catholic - N.I. vs Newman 12/4/2020 . MaxPreps . December 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: Lafayette Christian Academy vs Newman 12/11/2020 . MaxPreps . December 1, 2023.
  10. Web site: Trahan . Ken . September 18, 2021 . Newman, Manning start fast in shutout win over Vandebilt Catholic . December 1, 2023 . CresentCitySports.com.
  11. Web site: Griffin . Cami . October 9, 2021 . Five-star QB Arch Manning accounts for five touchdowns, perfect night in Newman's 70-0 win . December 1, 2023 . Longhorns Wire. USA Today.
  12. Web site: Riley . Koki . November 1, 2021 . Arch Manning update: How the 5-star QB played on Friday against Cohen College Prep . December 1, 2023 . DailyAdvisor.com.
  13. Web site: Riley . Koki . November 22, 2021 . How 5-star QB Arch Manning played in opening playoff game against Episcopal . December 1, 2023 . DailyAdvisor.com.
  14. Web site: VanHarren . Tom . September 30, 2022 . Arch Manning breaks Eli, Peyton Manning's career high school records . December 1, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  15. Web site: Dellenger . Ross . February 11, 2020 . The Future Looks Bright for Arch Manning . February 20, 2022 . Sports Illustrated.
  16. Web site: Wiltfong . Steve . June 4, 2021 . Arch Manning begins June visit swing this weekend at Clemson . February 10, 2022 . 247Sports.com.
  17. Web site: Parks . James . September 21, 2021 . No. 1 2023 recruit Arch Manning set to visit 4 schools . October 23, 2021 . College Football HQ . en-US.
  18. Web site: Calvaruso . Tyler . June 28, 2021 . Arch Manning finishes June with trips to Alabama and Georgia . February 10, 2022 . MSN.
  19. Web site: Sears . Ethan . April 9, 2022 . Arch Manning makes surprise recruiting visit to University of Virginia . April 12, 2022 . New York Post . en-US.
  20. News: Thamel . Pete . Pete Thamel . June 23, 2022 . QB Arch Manning, No. 1 recruit in 2023 class, commits to Texas . en-US . . June 23, 2022.
  21. Web site: June 23, 2022 . Committed to the University of Texas. . twitter.com.
  22. Web site: Overdeep . Meghan . December 21, 2022 . It’s Official: Arch Manning Signs Letter Of Intent, Commits To Texas . November 17, 2023 . Southern Living.
  23. Web site: Khan Jr. . Sam . June 23, 2022 . Arch Manning commits to University of Texas . November 17, 2023 . The Athletic.
  24. Web site: Baer . Jack . April 15, 2023 . Quinn Ewers named Texas starting QB after spring game ahead of Arch Manning . January 14, 2024 . Yahoo! Sports.
  25. Web site: Morgan . Jeff . November 25, 2023 . Arch Manning makes highly anticipated Texas debut against Red Raiders: ‘Crowd was buzzing’ . November 29, 2023 . Fox News.
  26. Web site: Cobb . David . August 19, 2020 . Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, rates as top QB in first rankings for class of 2023 . July 23, 2023 . CBSSports.com.
  27. Web site: Meet Heid Manning . BigBlueInteractive . November 29, 2023.