Arch Manning's Mom Reveals His Private Struggles at Texas

It's not always rainbows and butterflies for Texas quarterback Arch Manning.

The former five-star quarterback needs no introduction. Manning, the son of Cooper and the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli, is no stranger to the bright lights. However, he just wants to be a normal college kid in Austin.

Manning's mother Ellen recently discussed his upbringing and the current struggles he faces while attending the University of Texas. The No. 1 quarterback for the Longhorns understandably gets filmed everywhere he goes, even on campus.

"He struggles with that right now,” Ellen said. "Especially when he’s in Austin, he feels like he can’t go out because everybody wants to take a picture. He said it’s not even the ones that are coming up and saying, ‘Hey, can I get a picture?’ He’s always been very gracious about that. He learned that from his grandfather. You always take the time to take a picture, talk to a fan."

Manning has been spotted taking numerous photos with friends and appears to have a very kind demeanor. However, it's when he's uncomfortable with those from afar filming him doing a daily task.

"But it’s the people who are filming him from across the quad when he walks to class. That’s the most awkward thing for him. He calls me: ‘Mom, will you just talk to me while I’m walking to class because this is so awkward. I don’t know whether to wave and smile.’”