Elisha Archibald Manning III (born May 19, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982.

Arch Manning, the third generation of the Manning family to play quarterback in the SEC as a member of the Texas Longhorns. Arch, the oldest son of Cooper, is a collegiate QB for the Texas Longhorns.

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Former Saints star quarterback Archie Manning was enshrined in the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 1988, a nod to the illustrious career he had with the Black and Gold. The Drew, Miss....

May 19, 2024 · Elisha Archibald Manning III — voted Mississippi’s Athlete of the 20th Century; the most beloved player in Saints history, with the worst record of any NFL quarterback (35-91-3, plus 0-10 with...

In 1978, Manning guided the Saints to a 7-9 record, the best in team history, to that point. For his exploits, Manning was named NFC Player of the Year by UPI. In 1979, he led New Orleans to an 8-8 record, narrowly missing a first-ever winning season.

Dec 21, 2024 · This would be an intriguing storyline given the quarterback's grandfather, Archie Manning, played for the franchise. Time will tell how long the Saints lean on veteran quarterback Derek Carr.

Dec 3, 2024 · Manning played high school football in New Orleans at Isidore Newman, a 10-minute drive from the Superdome, where the Saints play their home games. The top-ranked recruit of the 2023 cycle,...

Feb 2, 2025 · Arch is a member of the famous Manning family, which includes Archie, Peyton Manning, and Eli Manning. Archie was a longtime New Orleans Saint and is a member of the Saints Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor. Meanwhile, Peyton is a five-time NFL MVP and a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.

Dec 31, 2023 · Arch Manning doesn't look back on his grandfather's Saints career fondly, though he says "it's cool" to be back in the Superdome.