Arch Manning Draws Justin Fields Comparison as 2027 NFL Draft Stock Slips

Texas quarterback Arch Manning was once the heavy favorite to be the first QB taken in the 2027 NFL Draft. After an uneven 2026 season, he could go late in the first round or stay in college for another lucrative year. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer added a worrying assessment this week, and the Justin Fields comparison is a warning sign. Fields was a Heisman finalist at Ohio State and the 11th overall pick in 2021, but he has a 16-37 record as a starter, with 52 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.