Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Arch Manning
School: Texas
Height/Weight: 6-4/225 lbs.
Player Background
– 5-Star Recruit
– Broke Uncle Peyton’s High School Passing TD Record (93)
– U.S. Army All-American
– MaxPreps Freshman Player of the Year in High School
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 12 Games
– 969 Passing Yards
– 10.2 Yards Per Attempt
– 11 Total Touchdowns
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 81 PFF Passing Grade
– 6 Big Time Throws
– 2 Turnover Worthy Plays
– Average Depth of Target of 11.1 Yards
– Adjusted Completion Percentage of 76.5%
Player Traits
– True dual-threat quarterback who can beat you with his arm or legs
– Excellent arm strength to push it downfield or put zip on his passes
– Good accuracy in short to intermediate levels of the field
– Already showed he can lead his team in a pinch
– Shows poise and mobility in the pocket
Player Summary
Arch Manning has not played enough to get a proper evaluation done, but from what I have seen in the games he has played, he is projecting to be every bit as good as we all expect. The Manning genetics are evident in this one, and he shows it in how well he mentally handles the game, thanks to his poise in the pocket. Manning also flashes mobility in the pocket and an ability to be a true dual-threat quarterback when need be. Not to be forgotten, his arm talent is in the top tier of this class, and it is led by the strength and zip he delivers on his passes at every level of the field.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Arch Manning, QB, Texas