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Just a couple of years ago, Arch Manning was one of the most highly recruited high school players in the nation and ultimately decided to take his potential and high-profile last name to Austin.
After experiencing limited playing time while backing up Quinn Ewers for his first two years at Texas, Manning opened his first season as a full-time starter this past weekend.
He finished Saturday’s 14-7 loss to Ohio State with 170 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Several scouts and more than a dozen representatives from a variety of NFL teams reportedly attended the game to get an up-close look at the once-projected No. 1 pick in next year’s draft.
Manning’s performance sparked a wide range of reactions, with one scout admitting t