The Indianapolis Colts may need to start planning for the 2034 NFL Draft as soon as possible. The Manning NFL dynasty may be gaining another member, as Colts immortal Peyton Manning put his son's skills on display for the whole world to see during the Pro Bowl Games.
Manning's 13-year-old son Marshall got to show off his arm strength in pre-game workouts, floating an end zone pass to Ja'Marr Chase and showing his ability to accurately hit targets more than 20 yards downfield. If only the Colts got that level of quarterback accuracy this season.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was seen calling Marshall "the future" and complimenting him on his accuracy. The Manning quarterback gene is undefeated, and it looks like there may be a new sheriff in town in the next decade.
“Marshall Manning man.”#ProBowlGames pic.twitter.com/wUB3fMUoNh
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 2, 2025
Peyton Manning's son Marshall impresses at Pro Bowl Games
The Manning family got its start in the pros with Archie's productive career with the then-moribund New Orleans Saints. Peyton's Hall of Fame bust is already secure in Canton, and it seems likely that Eli is going to join him in short order after both of them had such legendary careers.
The third generation of Manning passers is starting to take shape, as many believe that Texas QB Arch Manning, Peyton and Eli's nephew, is expected by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. If Marshall follows his cousin's plan, he could eventually follow his family's path to the NFL.
The Matthews family has been able to get three generations of players into the NFL, sending Bruce to the Hall of Fame and getting both Clay Jr. and Clay III very close to induction. The Matthews are the only family who can challenge the Mannings for their hypothetical title of best NFL genealogy, and Marshall could help turn the tide.
With how inconsistent Anthony Richardson has been and how tough it has been for the Colts to find a quarterback since the retirement of Andrew Luck, maybe they'll need more Manning magic in a decade if they are unable to find their franchise guy now.