All amateur Manning family historians know Cooper Manning was the original Chosen One of Archie Manning’s children. Peyton’s star receiver in high school, Cooper was forced to retire before his Ole Miss career began due to a spinal issue.
A powerful and explosive 6-foot-4 receiver, Cooper was the only one of Archie’s boys to move like him on a football field. Archie Manning was a legitimate dual-threat quarterback — both in college and the NFL. He finished his college career with 31 touchdown passes and 25 rushing touchdowns, including 14 as a junior in 1969. Cooper, of course, is Arch Manning’s father.
In this case: Like grandfather and father, like son. Like uncles? We’re going to find out.
Athletically, Arch Manning is the best of the bunch. At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Manning’s athletic burst and straight-line speed are good enough to be a weapon at Texas and at the next level. Not only can he be part of the run game, but Arch’s athleticism also allows him to escape the pocket and make throws on the run in ways neither Peyton nor Eli really ever could. In short: Arch’s margin for error is much wider than that of his uncles. Much more like Archie.
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