Arch Manning boosts his NIL rating after Quinn Ewers’ fall and only Shedeur Sanders surpasses him
Arch Manning has leapt up the NIL ratings as he prepares to takeover at the helm of the Texas Longhorns as he finds himself valued at almost five million dollars and only surpassed by the Colorado Buffaloes’ Shedeur Sanders.
The nephew of the Super Bowl champions, Peyton and Eli, and the grandson of Archie Manning, is likely going to replace Quinn Ewers when the quarterback trades the NCAA for the NFL at the end of the 2024 college football season.
That will leave the 19-year-old Manning one good season away from the NFL and with his name and the associated legacy, it’s no surprise that he’s finding plenty of endorsements before he truly gets a chance to prove himself.
Now valued at $4.8m through the Name, Image and Likeness, he ranks second overall after his stock spiked by $1.5m according to On3 in preparation for his time as the Longhorns’ starting QB.
Meanwhile for Ewers, he has lost a valuation to the sum of $187,000 and drops down to 13th overall, with the consensus being that his time as the starter will be coming to an end sooner rather than later regardless of whether he goes pro or not.
The moment appears to stem from Steve Sarkisian’s decision to put Manning in against the Texas A&M Aggies as he rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown on a fourth-and-two, sending the crowd wild despite Ewers tossing for 218 yards and a touchdown.
Manning has impressed during his limited action of seven appearances (two starts) for the Longhorns in the 2024 season by passing for 939 yards with a 67.8% completion rate as well as creating nine touchdowns and allowing just two interceptions.
What is NIL?
Introduced following legal and policy changes, Name, Image, Likeness represents a significant shift in collegiate athletics, empowering athletes to monetize their talents while maintaining eligibility for competition.
Specifically, it refers to the rights of individuals, particularly student-athletes, to profit from their personal brand.
In the context of U.S. college sports, NIL deals allow athletes to earn compensation through endorsements, social media promotions, autograph sales, and more, without compromising their amateur status.
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