With pressure and expectations growing around the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning as he looks to lead the No. 1 Texas Longhorns to the program’s first title since the 2005 season, his grandfather and New Orleans Saints legend, Archie Manning, attempted to take some of the pressure off of his grandson recently.

Earlier in August, Archie Manning, NFL legend and grandfather of Arch Manning, boldly declared that his grandson would stay with the Texas Longhorns beyond this season and not enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Weeks later, the Longhorns quarterback finally had a chance to share his opinion about his pro aspirations.

Baker will likely get a lot of snaps at right tackle this season after Andre Cojoe, who was competing for the starting spot, went out with a knee injury a few weeks ago. Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s list for 2025 second-year breakouts, the 6-foot-4, 308-pound sophomore will have a big role on a new offensive line.

Orgeron believes the first-year starter can make an instant impact for the Longhorns, compares him to a Tiger great.

The college football season is right around the corner, and the most anticipated Week 1 showdown will take place on Aug. 30 when the Ohio State Buckeyes face