Three adult children — athletic records, but only one current Texas football player

Cooper Manning’s 3 Children: May, Arch and Heid

All three have athletic backgrounds, but a common summary now needs correction: Arch is the Texas Longhorns quarterback; Heid attends Texas but is not listed on the current football roster; May played championship volleyball before attending Virginia.

The wider surname can obscure the immediate family. Cooper—not Peyton or Eli—is their father, and Ellen is their mother. Archie Manning is their grandfather; Peyton and Eli are their uncles.

This guide treats the dynasty as context and gives each sibling a separate record, with approximate ages where strong sources supply a year rather than an exact birthday.

Cooper Manning’s children at a glance

Cooper and Ellen married in 1999 and raised the three children in New Orleans. Tulane’s current Cooper Manning biography confirms the same immediate family.

Approximate labels are deliberate for May and Heid because strong current institutional sources do not provide an equally clear exact birth date.

What did May Manning do in sport?

May is the eldest child and played competitive volleyball. At the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, she was part of a state-championship programme before attending the University of Virginia.

Current reporting describes her as a Virginia graduate. Her athletic record belongs to her rather than serving as a footnote to the men’s football dynasty.

Some secondary profiles assign a current marketing job from professional-network data. Because those roles can change and are not central to a public institutional biography, KidsCo does not lock her to an unverified 2026 title.

What is Arch Manning’s current football record?

Arch is a quarterback for the University of Texas and is listed as a junior on the 2026 roster. The university’s current biography records 25 appearances and 15 starts entering the season.

His high-school record at Isidore Newman included school passing and touchdown marks previously associated with uncles Eli and Peyton. Those achievements help explain the attention, but his current college record should come from Texas, not recruiting-era projections.

Arch’s father is Cooper, who stopped playing football after a spinal-stenosis diagnosis. Describing Arch as “Peyton Manning’s son” is a basic family error.

Does Heid Manning play football at Texas?

No current Texas football roster lists Heid as a player. Heid played centre at Isidore Newman and snapped to Arch when the brothers were high-school teammates.

He later joined Arch at the University of Texas as a student. Direct family interviews describe a close campus crossover while making clear that their daily lives there are different.

This distinction matters because many listicles turn “both at Texas” into “both play for Texas.” The first is supported; the second is not.

How does the Manning football family connect?

A recognisable surname makes relationship errors travel quickly. Cooper is Archie’s eldest son and the elder brother of Peyton and Eli.

Arch is the only one of Cooper’s three children currently identified by an official college-football roster. May and Heid’s athletic histories should not be inflated into the same profession.

What has Cooper said about raising athletic children?

In direct interviews, Cooper has emphasised participation, honest feedback, enjoyment and letting the children find their own route. He coached Heid in basketball and supported the brothers’ very different football roles.

That account is useful as Cooper’s parenting philosophy. It does not establish what each adult child privately feels about the Manning name or public attention.

What current Cooper Manning profiles should correct

The most useful correction is the Texas distinction: Arch is a current Longhorns quarterback, while Heid is a student with a high-school football record.

The second is to bring May out of the footnote. Her state-level volleyball record and Virginia education are independent evidence.

Cooper Manning children timeline

Questions people ask about Cooper Manning’s children

How many children does Cooper Manning have?

Cooper and Ellen Manning have three children: May, Arch and Heid.

Is Arch Manning Cooper Manning’s son?

Yes. Arch is Cooper and Ellen Manning’s middle child.

Does Heid Manning play football for Texas?

No. Heid attends the University of Texas and played centre in high school, but he is not on the current Texas football roster.

What sport did May Manning play?

May played volleyball and was part of a state-championship high-school programme before attending Virginia.

How old is Arch Manning?

Arch was born on 27 April 2004 and is 22 on 14 August 2026.

How are Peyton and Eli Manning related to Cooper’s children?

Peyton and Eli are their uncles; Archie Manning is their grandfather.