Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam downplayed the popular narrative that the franchise has its eyes on Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft. Haslam acknowledged his relationship with the Manning family as a Tennessee alumnus on Tuesday, but stopped short of speculating on rumors of his franchise's plan next spring.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he says he hasn’t even decided if he’ll be in the 2026 draft. Asked about his NFL future at SEC Media Days, Manning said that’s not even on his radar.

BEREA, Ohio — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who is close to Peyton Manning from Manning’s playing days at Tennessee, brushed off a report last week that he’s already eyeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft.