Arch Manning signed a huge deal with Uber. The Texas quarterback now gets more than twice what the average NFL quarterback makes.
Quinn Ewers, a starter for the Longhorns in 2024 college football season, had trouble with injuries and his form. Manning was able to get the job because of this. His achievements, popularity, and last name put pressure on Ewers.
The fact that Manning can be a dual threat adds another layer to Texas's attack, but head coach Steve Sarkisian refused to permanently put him in the lineup.
Since Ewers is going to the NFL in the 2025 Draft, Manning will take over as head coach of Texas. In 2024, Manning completed 61 of 90 passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, two interceptions, and four rushing scores.
Manning has signed another NIL deal with Uber for his third season with Texas. The contract gives Manning a NIL value of $6.5 million, surpassing Duke basketball player Cooper Flagg, according to On3.
The On3 NIL Valuation is the top index that calculates college and high school players' projected annual value (PAV) using Roster Value and NIL Value. Through a proprietary methodology, the On3 NIL Valuation helps athletes, schools, and sponsors negotiate roster contracts and marketing opportunities.
NFL salaries averaged $3.2 million in 2024. Quarterbacks often make millions of dollars a year on multi-year contracts since NFL teams have a 53-man minimum roster.
NFL players earn $860,000 on average. This is a fraction of Manning's annual salary.
Manning, his father Cooper, and grandfather Archie drove a Waymo, an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle that began in Austin, in an Uber promotional film. Two veterans joked with the 19-year-old.
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