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Arch Manning’s net worth is estimated at $6–8 million as of early 2026, accumulated almost entirely through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals while still a college student-athlete. The grandson of NFL legend Archie Manning and nephew of two-time Super Bowl winners Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, Arch is the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns and the highest-valued college athlete in the United States.
Updated March 2026: According to USA Today / IndyStar and On3’s NIL database, Manning’s NIL valuation reached $6.8 million during his first season as Texas starter in 2025, making him the richest college athlete in the country — more than $2.5 million ahead of the second-ranked athlete. The Athletic’s reporting placed his actual NIL earnings in 2025 at approximately $6.8 million, exceeding the annual salary of most college football head coaches.
Archibald “Arch” Manning IV was born on April 27, 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the son of Cooper Manning — the eldest child of Archie Manning — and Cooper’s wife, Ellen Heidingsfelder, whom Cooper married in 1999. Growing up in New Orleans, Arch attended Isidore Newman School, the same private preparatory school where his father Cooper played wide receiver, and the same institution attended by uncles Peyton and Eli. The Manning family’s association with Newman spans three generations.
At Newman, Arch quickly distinguished himself as one of the most recruited high school quarterbacks in the nation. By his sophomore year he was generating national attention, and as a senior he compiled 8,599 career passing yards and 115 touchdowns against just 20 interceptions across 637-of-994 attempts — along with 1,155 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns, per the University of Texas Athletics. He was rated the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 class by every major recruiting service. In June 2022, Manning publicly committed to the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns over other high-profile programs.
Manning enrolled at the University of Texas in the fall of 2023, initially serving as the backup to veteran starter Quinn Ewers. In his true freshman year (2023), he saw limited action, completing 2-of-5 passes for 30 yards. As a redshirt freshman in 2024, he stepped in for an injured Ewers across 10 games (including two starts), completing 67.8% of his passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while adding 108 rushing yards and four scores. His performance in limited duty built considerable momentum for the 2025 campaign.
With Ewers departing for the NFL after 2024, Manning became Texas’s full-time starter for the 2025 season. The Longhorns opened the year ranked No. 1 in the AP poll. Manning finished the season having thrown for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns against seven interceptions on a 61.4% completion rate, according to ESPN. He added 399 rushing yards and 10 ground scores. Texas finished 10–3, going 6–2 in SEC play, and won the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl over No. 18 Michigan 41–27, with Manning accounting for four touchdowns — including a 60-yard rushing score to seal the game. His season QBR was 78.0.
Notable 2025 performances included 389 passing yards and four touchdowns against Arkansas in a 52–37 win, 328 yards and three scores against Vanderbilt, and 346 yards in a double-overtime victory over Mississippi State. Manning’s signature game was a disciplined 23–6 win over No. 6 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, completing 21-of-27 passes for 166 yards without a turnover in a pressure environment.
As of March 2026, Manning has yet to declare for the NFL Draft, retaining an additional year of college eligibility. He is widely projected as a potential top-five pick when he does enter the draft, carrying the pedigree of one of football’s most accomplished dynasties.
Arch Manning is the son of Cooper Manning and Ellen Manning (née Heidingsfelder). Cooper Manning is widely recognized in his own right as a Fox Sports television personality and a partner at investment firm AJ Capital Partners. Cooper was a promising wide receiver at the University of Mississippi before being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which ended his football career before it began. Arch’s sister May Manning plays volleyball at the University of Virginia; his younger brother Heid also plays at Isidore Newman School.
Arch’s uncles are Peyton Manning, who won two Super Bowls (with the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI and the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50), and Eli Manning, who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants (Super Bowl XLII and XLVI). His grandmother, Olivia Manning, was a longtime fixture of the family’s public profile alongside grandfather Archie.
As of March 2026, Arch Manning is single. He has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship. Manning is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite his enormous public profile. He lives in Austin, Texas, during the college football season, where he attends the University of Texas. His permanent family home is in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Arch Manning’s net worth is estimated at $6–8 million as of early 2026, derived almost entirely from NIL deals rather than NFL salary. According to On3’s NIL database, his NIL valuation reached $6.8 million in 2025, making him the highest-valued college athlete in the country. His actual earnings are expected to grow substantially once he enters the NFL.
Arch Manning was born on April 27, 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana, making him 21 years old as of March 2026. He is the son of Cooper Manning and the grandson of Pro Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning. He enrolled at the University of Texas in 2023 and became the starting quarterback for the Longhorns beginning in the 2025 season.
Arch Manning stands 6 feet 4 inches tall (193 cm) and weighs 219 pounds (99 kg), according to his profile at ESPN. His size and arm strength are frequently cited as ideal physical attributes for an NFL quarterback prospect.
As of March 2026, Arch Manning does not have a publicly confirmed girlfriend. He has been linked by rumor to influencer Olivia Paige, but neither party has confirmed any relationship. Manning has consistently maintained privacy around his personal life while focusing on his football development at the University of Texas.
Arch Manning earned an estimated $6.8 million through NIL deals during the 2025 college football season, per The Athletic’s reporting cited by USA Today — more than 46 of the 130 FBS head coaches earned in salary that season. His top NIL partnerships include Red Bull, Panini America, EA Sports, and Vuori. He does not earn an NFL salary as an active college athlete but is also receiving revenue-sharing payments through the House v. NCAA settlement framework.
Arch Manning is the third generation of the football-famous Manning family. His grandfather, Archie Manning, played 13 years in the NFL primarily with the New Orleans Saints. His uncles are Peyton Manning — two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP — and Eli Manning, also a two-time Super Bowl champion. His father, Cooper Manning, was a wide receiver at Ole Miss before a spinal stenosis diagnosis ended his football career. Arch has a sister, May, who plays volleyball at the University of Virginia, and a brother named Heid.
During the college football season, Arch Manning lives in Austin, Texas, where he attends the University of Texas. His permanent family home is in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he grew up and attended Isidore Newman School. He has not yet established independent real estate holdings, as he remains a college student-athlete.