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Arch Manning

Archibald Charles Manning is an American college football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Archibald Charles Manning is an American college football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. He is a member of the Manning family, the son of Cooper Manning and the nephew of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. Manning attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans before joining Texas in 2023.

Early life and family

Manning was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the son of Cooper Manning and Ellen Heidingsfelder. He is the grandson of Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.

High school career

He played at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, where he became one of the nation’s most highly regarded quarterback recruits.

College career

Manning enrolled at the University of Texas in 2023 and plays for the Texas Longhorns football team. Texas lists him as a quarterback and junior.

Playing profile

Manning is known for his size, pedigree, and status as a top quarterback prospect. Different public profiles list different height and weight figures, but Texas lists him at 6-4 and 222 pounds.

Key facts

  • Arch Manning plays quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
  • He was born on April 27, 2004, making him 22 years old.
  • He attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • He is part of the Manning football family, including Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
  • He joined Texas in 2023 and has been listed by Texas as a junior.
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Canadian context

Arch Manning is of interest to Canadian football readers as one of the most prominent young quarterbacks in North American football, and his progress at Texas is followed by college football fans in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Arch Manning?
Arch Manning was born on April 27, 2004, so he is 22 years old.
What college does Arch Manning play for?
He plays for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas.
What high school did Arch Manning go to?
He attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Is Arch Manning better than Peyton Manning?
There is no objective way to answer that definitively. Peyton Manning has a completed NFL career and is one of the sport’s most accomplished quarterbacks, while Arch Manning is still early in his college career.
What is Arch Manning 40 time?
No official 40-yard dash time is consistently listed in the verified sources reviewed for this article.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Manning
    Supports: Birth date, college team, and high school.
  2. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/arch-manning
    Supports: Birth date, age, and basic biographical details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4870906/arch-manning
    Supports: Texas Longhorns quarterback listing and class.
  4. Texas Longhorns — https://texaslonghorns.com/sports/football/roster/arch-manning/16963
    Supports: Position, height, weight, class, hometown, and high school.
  5. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2024/09/14/arch-manning-dad-texas-football-qb-archie-peyton-cooper/75231823007/
    Supports: Family relationships and high school background.