The 2025 college football season is just about to kick off. Real football is finally back.What does that mean–besides the obvious cause for celebration?It's time to look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft and what this upcoming season could mean for some of the best returning players in college

Yes, Archie Manning recently stated that his grandson will stay at Texas for at least two seasons, a belief many in the scouting community share. But ultimately, Arch is eligible to declare in 2026, and if he performs up to his potential, he might just have to consider the NFL leap in this coming draft class. So I'm including him ... for now.

Arch Manning makes an appearance on our 2026 NFL mock draft udpate after all teams get a week of training camp in the books.

Jets Pick Arch Manning in Way-Too-Early Mock Draft The New York Jets are predicted to draft Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in next year’s NFL Draft, but there are a few things to consider.

The college football landscape, in its current state, is not dissimilar to NFL free agency. Through the transfer portal, players are able to take advantage of a free market and change teams unencumbered.