Texas Star QB Signs An Extremely Lucrative NIL Deal With Red Bull…more details
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, one of the most anticipated athletes in college football, has secured a massive NIL deal with Red Bull. Manning, who is set to be the starting quarterback for the 2025 season, made the announcement via Instagram, with Red Bull sharing the news by saying, “target locked, wings secured @archmanning.” Although the financial details are undisclosed, Manning’s NIL valuation currently sits at $6.6 million, making him the top athlete across all sports for NIL earnings, well ahead of his closest competitor, Duke’s Cooper Flagg.
Manning, a five-star recruit, played sparingly in his first two seasons behind Quinn Ewers but impressed with 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. With a football legacy in his family—his grandfather and uncles were NFL quarterbacks—Manning is under considerable pressure to live up to the family name. However, he remained patient with his NIL deals, waiting until he was officially named the starter before signing any sponsorships. Manning’s rise as a college football star, coupled with the Red Bull deal, positions him for a defining 2025 season, with hopes of leading Texas to the College Football Playoff
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