Marshall Manning, Son of Peyton, Named Backup QB at Baylor School

Marshall Manning, the 15-year-old son of NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, has been named the backup quarterback for the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to an announcement by head coach Erik Kimrey. Manning will enter his freshman season as the No. 2 signal-caller for the highly regarded high school program.

Kimrey stated on the 'Villamarzos Voice' podcast that while Manning will be a freshman this year, the team is excited about his potential. This development places Manning behind Keegan Croucher, a highly recruited quarterback already committed to Ole Miss. Croucher is considered one of the top prospects at the position.

The Baylor School boasts a strong football program, having won three state championships, including one last year when Manning was in eighth grade. The school's facilities are of such high caliber that Spain's national soccer team used them as a temporary training ground during the recent World Cup.

Manning's freshman year position mirrors that of his father, Peyton, who was not a starter at Isidore Newman as a freshman, holding third-string status instead. While Marshall's uncles, Eli and Arch, both entered their freshman seasons as starters at Isidore Newman, they did not face the same competition as Manning, who is behind a top recruit in Croucher.

Manning is expected to be part of the Class of 2030, allowing college programs several years to evaluate his development. He is poised to become the sixth Manning family member to draw interest from top college football programs. The Manning family legacy includes Archie, who played at Ole Miss and had a 13-year NFL career; Peyton and Eli, who starred at Tennessee and Ole Miss respectively and each won two Super Bowls; and Arch, currently the starting quarterback at Texas. Cooper Manning, the eldest of the Manning brothers and a former Ole Miss receiver, also has ties to top college football.

Marshall Manning has garnered attention since he was filmed throwing passes to NFL players at age 13, leading to online speculation about his future in the sport.