ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay has revealed that NFL personnel already have a preferred draft position identified for Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, should he decide to leave college early, though McShay cautions the quarterback "is not ready" for the professional level.
Speaking on the College Sports Network, McShay indicated that league evaluators have discussed where Manning might be selected if he declares for the draft, despite the analyst's assessment that the quarterback needs more development time. Manning, the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton and Eli Manning, has been a focal point of draft speculation since his high school career.
The Texas quarterback's potential draft timeline remains uncertain, with McShay's comments highlighting the tension between NFL teams' long-term projection of the Manning pedigree and the player's current readiness for the professional game.
