Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Arch Manning or Austin Simmons?

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What stats are used to compare Arch Manning and Austin Simmons?

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Arch Manning vs Austin Simmons — NFL Draft Comparison

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Arch Manning vs Austin Simmons — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns

QB · #16

Austin Simmons

Missouri Tigers

QB · #13

2025 college season

2025 college season: Arch Manning versus Austin Simmons
Arch Manning	Statistic	Austin Simmons
Leading value: 3,163	Passing Yards	744
Leading value: 26	Passing TDs	4
7	Interceptions	5 (leading value)
Leading value: 61.4%	Completion %	60.0%
Leading value: 399	Rushing Yards	71
Leading value: 10	Rushing TDs	1

Measurements

Measurements: Arch Manning versus Austin Simmons
Arch Manning	Statistic	Austin Simmons
6-4	Height	6-4
222 lb	Weight	220 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Arch Manning versus Austin Simmons
Arch Manning	Statistic	Austin Simmons
#8	Fanspeak rank	—
QB 2	Position rank	—
Leading value: 14.8	Average pick	217.4
Leading value: 3,911	Times drafted	142
Leading value: 79	Hype Score	55
760x	Most drafted to	25x

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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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