Peyton Manning’s football bloodline already has another quarterback drawing attention.
Marshall Manning, the 15-year-old son of the Hall of Fame quarterback, has reportedly picked up multiple college scholarship offers before even getting deep into his high school career. Among the programs in the mix are Miami and Ohio State.
That kind of buzz is unusual anywhere, and it stands out even more when it lands on a freshman quarterback still early in the process. Marshall is currently a backup at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he’s learning behind starting quarterback and Ole Miss commit Keegan Croucher.
He already got a taste of varsity football in August against Brentwood Academy. On his first varsity snap, Marshall completed an eight-yard pass to receiver Antwaun Adams for a first down.
The Manning connection is impossible to miss. Marshall wears No. 16, the same number Peyton wore during his Tennessee days before switching to No. 18 with the Indianapolis Colts and keeping it through his final seasons with the Denver Broncos.
And Marshall isn’t the only young Manning quarterback creating interest. His cousin, Arch Manning, is the starter for the Texas Longhorns, adding another layer to a family that already has a deep footprint in the sport.
He’s also surrounded by plenty of football know-how at home. Peyton Manning is a Hall of Fame quarterback, and Eli Manning built a decorated NFL career of his own with two Super Bowl victories.
With two more years of high school football ahead, Marshall Manning is already a name to watch.
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