Arch Manning's struggles raise concerns ahead of 2027 NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is under scrutiny as the 2027 NFL Draft approaches. Analysts, including former NFL scout Daniel Kelly, point out that Manning regressed during the 2025 season, with his completion percentage dropping from 67.8% to 61.4%. Manning struggled with progressing past his first reads and showed a slowdown in processing speed., mechanical flaws in his footwork and a mental disconnect have led to inconsistent performances. Despite these challenges, Manning completed 248 passes for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns last season, keeping him in contention as a top pick for the draft.
- •Manning's completion percentage fell to 61.4% in 2025.
- •He demonstrated difficulties with progressing through reads.
- •Manning's processing speed increased from 2.74 seconds to 2.88 seconds.
- •He completed 248 passes for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2025.
- •Analysts predict Manning as a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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"Arch Manning has caused quite a stir as a collegiate quarterback. Many people have viewed him as one of the top picks for the 2027 NFL Draft.
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