Arch has taken a quiet, deliberate approach to his college career so far, downplaying his hype as the No. 1 QB recruit in the country by sitting out not one, but two seasons in Austin. Newton believes Arch's strategy is a smart move, guided by the experienced, veteran voices around him.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is set to step up as the starter after Quinn Ewers left for the NFL Draft, with the phenom already impressing in preseason ahead of a decisive season

"A lot of these parents and a lot of these players get so jaded off of the fact that 'hey, I'm trying to play early.' No no no no no no, scratch that," Newton said. "Go somewhere that after three years you can put yourself in a position to go to the league.