From the time that Arch Manning committed to Texas three years ago as the top prospect in the Class of 2023, it was always a question of when, and not if, he would emerge as the Longhorns' starter. Most players of his caliber don't typically have to wait long, especially when they belong to the greatest quarterbacking bloodline in football history.

Cooper and Ellen Manning spoke to The Athletic about their rising star son, who prepared for an intense spotlight by avoiding it.