Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Arch Manning or Drake Lindsey?

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Arch Manning vs Drake Lindsey — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns

QB · #16

Drake Lindsey

Minnesota Golden Gophers

QB · #5

2025 college season

2025 college season: Arch Manning versus Drake Lindsey
Arch Manning	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
Leading value: 3,163	Passing Yards	2,382
Leading value: 26	Passing TDs	18
7	Interceptions	6 (leading value)
61.4%	Completion %	63.2% (leading value)
Leading value: 399	Rushing Yards	-119
Leading value: 10	Rushing TDs	4

Measurements

Measurements: Arch Manning versus Drake Lindsey
Arch Manning	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
6-4	Height	6-5
222 lb	Weight	230 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Arch Manning versus Drake Lindsey
Arch Manning	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
Leading value: #8	Fanspeak rank	#85
Leading value: QB 2	Position rank	QB 11
Leading value: 14.8	Average pick	156.6
Leading value: 3,911	Times drafted	1,318
Leading value: 79	Hype Score	61
760x	Most drafted to	452x

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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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Drake Lindsey

Dean Kindig

Pocket passer is already generating significant first-round buzz among draft analysts. Lindsey made his first career start for Minnesota as a freshman against the UB Bulls, where he led his team to a victory. 2025. FRESHMAN SEASON: Started all 13 games at quarterback. Won eight games, setting a program record for wins by a freshman quarterback. Completed 249-of-386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns against only six interceptions. In program single-season history, his TD-to-INT ratio (3.00) tied for third; completions total (249) and completion percentage (.632) ranked fourth, attempts total (386) ranked fifth. Rushed for four touchdowns.

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