Arch Manning's Warby Parker commercial: Inside the Texas QB phenom's ad embracing the 'accountant' look

Billy Heyen

Arch Manning's Warby Parker commercial: Inside the Texas QB phenom's ad embracing the 'accountant' look image

Arch Manning, but give him glasses.

That's the approach of the new Warby Parker advertisement featuring the Texas Longhorns' phenom quarterback.

And it has captured the eyes and hearts of college football fans in the early stages of the 2025 season as the nephew of Peyton and Eli begins his first season as a full-time starter for Texas.

He may be a future No. 1 NFL Draft pick, but for now he's a college kid with an awesome glasses ad.

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Arch Manning's Warby Parker commercial, explained

Before we go any further, let's watch this fun commercial:

"He had more of an accountant look," says Arch's dad, Cooper.

Arch goes on to credit his field vision to Warby Parker.

"Having good vision changed my life," Arch said in the commercial.

The commercial concludes with father and son joking about whether the glasses or the famous family served as a better mentor for Arch.

Warby Parker wrote this in a release when announcing that Arch was joining their team: 

"Arch is an exceptional athlete whose great vision extends beyond the field. He’s been a loyal customer for years, and now we’re thrilled to officially have him on our team. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together."

Arch Manning's NIL earnings

According to On3's NIL database, Manning brings in $6.8 million in NIL earnings.

No one in college football earns more.

An individual deal like the Warby Parker one won't have a publicized value. But it's safe to say Arch was well compensated for this ad.

Arch Manning endorsements

Arch has a ton of endorsement deals.

Some of those that are known:

  • Panini America
  • EA Sports
  • Red Bull
  • Uber
  • Vuori
  • Raising Cane's
  • Warby Parker

Those are companies excited to cash in on his name and burgeoning fame, but they also certainly hope he becomes an NFL star and carries them along with him. That's the vision, for sure.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle