Texas Longhorns freshman quarterback Arch Manning has already made his mark in college football with his talent and strong football legacy. He also boasts an impressive NIL valuation of $3.1 million.
Coming from the famous Manning family, the young athlete is already making headlines with his skill on the field and a marketability index score of 41.0/100.
Highlights
- Cooper Manning’s son Arch Manning reportedly garnered around $1 million net worth as of 2024.
- The Texas Longhorns quarterback’s first 1/1 autograph card became the most expensive collegiate trading card ever.
- His first NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals already benefited a non-profit through St. David’s HealthCare and St. David’s Foundation.
Arch Manning is the son of former football player Cooper Manning, the nephew of NFL legend Peyton Manning, and two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning.
The freshman quarterback is also the grandson of Archie Manning, a Hall of Fame quarterback.
The 17-year-old football player just began his collegiate career. He debuted for the Texas Longhorns on 25 November 2023 against Texas Tech.
Manning started as a freshman quarterback in Week 4 of the 2024 season against Louisiana-Monroe.
Arch Manning’s First NIL Deal Broke Records And Benefited Nonprofit
Arch Manning’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, according to Playerbio.
This figure might be based on his potential and early endorsements, as his actual net worth is not public.
As mentioned, his NIL valuation is estimated at $3.1 million, with a marketability index score of 41.0/100.
And the young football player has already broken records with his first NIL deal.
Manning’s first NIL deal with Panini America led to the most expensive college trading card ever, and the money raised went to a nonprofit in Central Texas.
The young athlete announced his exclusive partnership with Panini America on 25 July 2023, through an Instagram post. It was his first NIL deal.
Through the deal, he will reportedly be included in NIL trading card products from Panini and collaborate to create his own cards in the future.
🏈 BREAKING NEWS 🏈
— The Collectibles Guru (@ericwhiteback) July 31, 2023
This Arch Manning 1/1 autograph card, which was auctioned on Panini’s website, just sold for $102,500.
It’s the most expensive collegiate trading card of ALL-TIME. pic.twitter.com/5jKkK0PfLg
According to ESPN, it is a multiyear deal that will see Panini create trading cards. The best thing is the trading cards will include an exclusive autograph from Arch.
The quarterback said that the first release would be a one-of-one Prizm black autographed card. It was auctioned on Panini America’s official website for a week.
He also disclosed that all the money raised would go to a Central Texas nonprofit through St. David’s HealthCare and St. David’s Foundation.
On 12 October 2023, Manning again took to Instagram and revealed that all the money from the auction of his autographed trading card would go to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.
The young quarterback is yet to become a professional footballer and earn the big salaries that come with it.
However, he is already making a difference with his first NIL deal, helping many children through his charitable efforts, which is heartwarming.
Additional Information
- Arch Manning’s father Cooper Manning’s net worth is $13 million. Similarly, his grandfather, Archie Manning’s net worth is $10 million.
- His uncles, Eli and Peyton Manning, have impressive net worths of $160 million and $250 million respectively.
- The QB’s mother, Ellen Heidingsfelder, is an accomplished lawyer based in Louisiana.