Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Arch Manning or Byrum Brown?

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Arch Manning vs Byrum Brown — NFL Draft Comparison

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Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns

QB · #16

Byrum Brown

Auburn Tigers

QB · #17

2025 college season

2025 college season: Arch Manning versus Byrum Brown
Arch Manning	Statistic	Byrum Brown
Leading value: 3,163	Passing Yards	3,158
26	Passing TDs	28 (leading value)
7	Interceptions	7
61.4%	Completion %	66.3% (leading value)
399	Rushing Yards	1,008 (leading value)
10	Rushing TDs	14 (leading value)

Measurements

Measurements: Arch Manning versus Byrum Brown
Arch Manning	Statistic	Byrum Brown
6-4	Height	6-3
222 lb	Weight	235 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Arch Manning versus Byrum Brown
Arch Manning	Statistic	Byrum Brown
Leading value: #8	Fanspeak rank	#178
Leading value: QB 2	Position rank	QB 18
Leading value: 14.9	Average pick	212.8
Leading value: 3,913	Times drafted	617
Leading value: 79	Hype Score	49
760x	Most drafted to	162x

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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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Byrum Brown

Dean Kindig

Byrum Brown, a redshirt Sophomore quarterback for South Florida, has shown remarkable prowess in the Pro Spread offense. Brown stands out as the only returning QB in the Group of Five conferences who posted an adjusted completion percentage over 72% (72.4%) and an average depth of target over 10.5 yards (10.9) last season. Known for his slippery agility, Brown's dynamic playmaking ability has been a cornerstone for the Bulls. Unfortunately, his season took a downturn when he suffered a leg injury during the 3rd quarter of South Florida's 45-10 loss to Tulane.

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