Texas star Arch Manning will take reins after Quinn Ewers declares for draft

He is the son of Cooper Manning, the grandson of former NFL star quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning. He passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He also showcased his mobility with four rushing touchdowns.

"There's a lot to build on if you're looking at the entirety of the Texas football team, but for Arch, there's a great opportunity that he's walking into. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, go out there and be you. Play to your strengths.

"We're all different as quarterbacks, we all have an edge somehow. And I think if Arch is smart, he'll figure out 'what's my edge?'"

Manning was mostly used in run-pass option packages for the Longhorns, giving defenses a different weapon to deal with. He started against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State when Ewers went down with an injury. 

The offense overall will take a hit. Top receivers Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond declared for the draft and senior tight end Gunnar Helm is finished his eligibility.

Running back Jaydon Blue and offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cam Williams also declared for the NFL.