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Browns Owner Dismisses Arch Manning 2026 Draft Rumors
30 Jul
Summary
- Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he doubts Arch Manning will leave Texas early for 2026 NFL Draft
- Haslam acknowledges close relationship with Manning family but denies targeting Arch
- Arch Manning deflects questions about leaving Texas early, says he's focused on this season
In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has sought to quash speculation that his team has its sights set on Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Haslam, a Tennessee alumnus, acknowledged his close relationship with the Manning family but said he doubts the highly touted prospect will leave college early.
"I think if you know the Manning family, I would bet that -- and I don't know Arch at all -- I would bet he stays in college two years," Haslam said. Manning, who is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC this season, has deflected questions about an early departure, stating he is solely focused on the upcoming campaign with the Longhorns.
The Browns, who could be in the market for a franchise quarterback in the 2026 draft, have been rumored to be targeting Manning. However, Haslam pushed back on those claims, saying the team's recent draft decisions, including the selection of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, were made by general manager Andrew Berry, not influenced by the owner.
