New Orleans' Arch Manning was part of the Texas contingent here in Atlanta on Tuesday for SEC media days. He's generated a lot of hype, but is it justified?

Texas quarterback Arch Manning took the SEC Media Days stage for the first time, and all signs suggest he's ready for the spotlight.

Former NFL MVP and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton came to the defense of Arch Manning amid criticism over his decision to spend two years as the backup to Quinn Ewers at Texas, saying that developing as a backup was a wise approach by Arch and his family.

Ex-Florida Gators national champion head coach Steve Spurrier knows a thing or two about the Manning family and their ability to spin the football. Spurrier coached against Heisman Trophy runner-up quarterback Peyton Manning, Arch’s NFL Hall of Fame uncle, who suited up for the Tennessee Volunteers in the 90s.