Arch Manning 2026 Draft Odds: Which NFL Team Lands the Gunslinger?

Jacksonville Jaguars (22/1)

The Jaguars selected Trevor Lawrence with the top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he has had a wild ride in Jacksonville. Through terrible seasons and bad coaching hires, Lawrence has prevailed and shown he can be the team’s starter. It would be hard to envision the Jags moving off the former Clemson star so soon.

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New York Giants (+400)

The Giants have been looking for their long-term answer for years since Eli Manning retired. The team thought they had found their answer in Daniel Jones after drafting Duke product No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. The quarterback has had one solid season that earned him a huge payday, but now, injuries and inconsistency seem to be taking over his career. Manning could be the answer the Giants have been looking for, and I’m sure his Uncle Eli would approve.

Denver Broncos (+500)

The Broncos are yet another team with ties to the Manning family. Denver has been looking for their answer at quarterback since Hall of Famer Peyton Manning hung up his cleats. After years of stop-gap quarterbacks, the team thought they found their answer in Russell Wilson after a blockbuster trade. However, the deal didn’t work out as expected, and the former Seahawk struggled immensely in his time with the Broncos. Head coach Sean Payton led the charge to draft Bo Nix in this past year’s draft, but the Oregon alum has struggled through two starts. The Broncos could be a team in on Manning when 2026 comes around.

Carolina Panthers (+600)

The Panthers have dealt with rough quarterback play since Cam Newton left the organization. Carolina made a bold move to trade up with the Bears last year to draft what they hoped would be a franchise quarterback in Bryce Young. Fast-forward to now, and new head coach Dave Canales has benched the former top pick in favor of seasoned veteran Andy Dalton. The Panthers could soon be a team dipping their toes back in the quarterback market.

New Orleans Saints (+700)

Through two weeks, the Saints have looked like one of the best teams in football, with Derek Carr leading the way. Carr has turned it around after a rough season last year, and the New Orleans offense looks as explosive as ever. The team also drafted former five-star recruit Spencer Rattler, who stood out through the preseason for NOLA. That said, New Orleans may not be a top contender to line themselves up to draft Manning, but with a player of his caliber, you never really know, especially with the Saints.

Pittsburgh Steelers (+800)

The Steelers are, like many other teams on this list, looking for their quarterback of the future. Pittsburgh made two moves this offseason to bring in quarterbacks: signing Russell Wilson, whom the Broncos cut, and trading for Justin Fields after Chicago moved on from the former Buckeye. The team has been looking for consistency at that position, and so far, it doesn’t seem like they can rely on either quarterback. They could be a team willing to go all-out for Manning in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings (10/1)

Minnesota watched Kirk Cousins walk in free agency this past offseason and drafted JJ McCarthy in the top of the first round to replace him. In addition, the team also signed Sam Darnold, who is now the starter after McCarthy’s season-ending injury. With little time to assess their young quarterbacks' play before 2026, it would be interesting to see if the team does take another shot at the quarterback class.

Miami Dolphins (14/1)

The Dolphins found their answer in Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft. The former Alabama star has looked the part since the team surrounded him with playmakers. Still, following his most recent concussion, the former top-five pick could be considering retirement soon. Miami could return to square one soon, just in time for Manning’s draft class.

Arizona Cardinals (14/1)

Arizona has expressed its confidence in starter Kyler Murray, and so far, through two weeks, they have looked to have made the right call. The Oklahoma alum shows flashes, but the team has had issues with his consistency. Arizona seems like a long shot for now, but anything could happen in a constantly changing league.

Cleveland Browns (16/1)

The Browns made a huge deal to acquire Deshaun Watson from the Texans amid a legal case the quarterback was dealing with. After taking a year off from the game, the National Champion has looked like a shell of his former self. Cleveland could be back in the quarterback market soon if Watson doesn’t give them a reason to stick with him.

Las Vegas Raiders (18/1)

The Raiders are one team that has desperately been seeking a franchise quarterback. The team tried to make a move to land one in the last couple of drafts but failed to get a deal done. They could certainly be in line to draft a quarterback, but the question is, can they wait until 2026?

New York Jets (20/1)

The Jets drafted Zach Wilson No. 2 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, but after years of bad performances, the team finally pulled the plug and brought in four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers. While the former Packer has looked to be fully recovered from his Achilles injury a year ago, the fact is he’s 40 years old, and the team needs to start preparing for the future. 

Indianapolis Colts (20/1)

In last year's draft, Indianapolis selected Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick. Richardson is a raw talent, but he’s an alien when it comes to his big arm and ability to be an explosive runner. The Florida product missed most of his rookie year but has returned to the lineup this season. He’s only 21, but the team believes in his talent and hopes he can develop into their franchise quarterback. They’ll have two full seasons to analyze his play just in time for Manning to enter the draft in 2026.

Jacksonville Jaguars (22/1)

The Jaguars selected Trevor Lawrence with the top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he has had a wild ride in Jacksonville. Through terrible seasons and bad coaching hires, Lawrence has prevailed and shown he can be the team’s starter. It would be hard to envision the Jags moving off the former Clemson star so soon.

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