Arch Manning's Updated NIL Valuation Ahead of No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State

The upcoming 2025 season could be very valuable for Arch Manning.

According to On3, the Texas quarterback has an "NIL Valuation / Roster Value" of $6.8 million, the highest in college sports. Miami quarterback Carson Beck ($4.3 million), Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith ($4.2 million), BYU forward AJ Dybantsa ($4.1 million) and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier ($3.8 million) round out the top five.

Ten of the top 11 names on the list are football players.

Manning, a former No. 1 overall recruit, is undoubtedly the biggest name in the sport and a projected top overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft if he declares. That remains in doubt after his grandfather, Archie Manning, suggested he would return to school next season (though the Texas quarterback has since refuted the claim).

Remaining in college for one more year wouldn't represent as much of a pay cut as you might expect. This year's No. 1 overall pick, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, will make $8.8 million in his first season.