Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, DJ Lagway or Arch Manning?

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DJ Lagway

Baylor Bears

QB · #2

Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns

QB · #16

2025 college season

2025 college season: DJ Lagway versus Arch Manning
DJ Lagway	Statistic	Arch Manning
2,264	Passing Yards	3,163 (leading value)
16	Passing TDs	26 (leading value)
14	Interceptions	7 (leading value)
Leading value: 63.2%	Completion %	61.4%
136	Rushing Yards	399 (leading value)
1	Rushing TDs	10 (leading value)

Measurements

Measurements: DJ Lagway versus Arch Manning
DJ Lagway	Statistic	Arch Manning
6-3	Height	6-4
237 lb	Weight	222 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: DJ Lagway versus Arch Manning
DJ Lagway	Statistic	Arch Manning
#169	Fanspeak rank	#8 (leading value)
QB 17	Position rank	QB 2 (leading value)
200.4	Average pick	14.8 (leading value)
770	Times drafted	3,911 (leading value)
51	Hype Score	79 (leading value)
185x	Most drafted to	760x

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DJ Lagway

Dean Kindig

Served as the Gators' starting QB for the entirety of the 2025 campaign. Completed 213 of 337 pass attempts (62%) for 2,264 yards and 16 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. Posted a 127 QB passer rating metric across 12 weeks. Gained 244 yards on the ground over 51 rushing attempts. Named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 6. Two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll (2024-25). @SparkScouting: "he's a tools monster, blending rare arm talent with explosive athleticism and the kind of playmaking juice you simply can't teach. "

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Arch Manning

Dean Kindig

17-30 and 1 TD 1 INT in scouted 2025 loss to Ohio State. A second-year quarterback who has appeared in nine games with two starts. 2-0 as a starter. SEC Co-Freshman of the Week (Sept. 16). Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week (Sept. 17). Tabbed to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 list for his performance against UTSA (Sept. 16). Member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (spring 2023).

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