Arch Manning Receives Blunt Reality Check After Jimmy Haslam’s Recent Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout this summer, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has been one of the more talked about players in college football.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam downplayed the popular narrative that the franchise has its eyes on Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft. Haslam acknowledged his relationship with the Manning family as a Tennessee alumnus on Tuesday, but stopped short of speculating on rumors of his franchise's plan next spring.

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who’s close to Peyton Manning from Manning’s playing days at Tennessee, brushed off a report last week that he’s already eyeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft.