Arch Manning, the much-hyped quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, is seeing his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) valuation take a hit. As the Longhorns stumble through a rough patch, Manning’s numbers are dropping—giving other players a chance to catch up.
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Arch Manning’s NIL Valuation: A Closer Look
Manning’s NIL valuation has slipped to $5.5 million. That’s about $320,000 less than before.
Over the last ten weeks, he’s lost $813,000 in value—a 13% drop. Even with the slide, Manning still sits at the top, but others are closing in.
The Impact of Recent Endorsements
Despite the dip, Manning’s still landing big endorsement deals. He teamed up with Warby Parker glasses on August 27.
Back in June, he also signed on with Raising Cane’s, with the deal set for June 28, 2025. It says a lot about his marketability, even if the numbers are shaky.
Rising Contenders: Carson Beck and Jeremiah Smith
Meanwhile, others are making moves. Carson Beck, quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes, is right behind Manning with a $4.9 million valuation.
Beck’s value crept up by 2% over the past ten weeks. If Manning keeps dropping, Beck could easily snag the top spot.
Jeremiah Smith’s Steady Valuation
Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s wide receiver, is holding steady at $4.2 million. That’s good for third place.
Smith’s consistency stands out—his performance and marketability aren’t budging.
The Texas Longhorns’ Season and Manning’s Performance
The Longhorns are gearing up for their fourth game, facing Sam Houston State on September 20 at 7 p.m. Central. The season’s been, well, bumpy.
During the game against UTEP, fans even booed Manning. Head coach Steve Sarkisian doesn’t seem worried, though—he just chalks it up to the usual quarterback growing pains.
Upcoming Showdown Against OU
The big annual matchup with Oklahoma University (OU) is less than a month away. There’s already talk about how Manning will stack up against OU’s quarterback, John Mateer.
Mateer’s NIL valuation is $3.2 million—eighth overall—and he’s up 6% in the last ten weeks. Not bad at all.
Analyst Perspectives on Manning’s Challenges
Some analysts think the tough times might actually help Manning in the long run. Colin Cowherd from Fox Sports, for one, says this rough patch is probably necessary for his growth.
Long-Term Implications for Manning
Manning’s ability to adapt and push through will matter a lot. Those endorsement deals and the backing of his coaches could end up making a real difference.
Conclusion
Arch Manning’s NIL valuation has taken a dip. That’s kind of a big deal in college football right now.
Even though he’s still ranked at the top, guys like Carson Beck and Jeremiah Smith are making things a bit more interesting. The competition is heating up, and honestly, isn’t that what makes the season fun?
The Texas Longhorns are pushing forward. People can’t help but wonder how Manning’s going to handle all this pressure and attention.
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