Cooper Manning has forged a multi-faceted career as an entrepreneur and television personality, offering unique insights and a distinctive presence to various media and business ventures.
Collaborated with Uber, beginning in March 2025.
Partnered with Warby Parker, starting August 2025.
Partnered with Capital One and its Venture X Business card to coach entrepreneurs on achieving success in business. This partnership highlights the intersection of athletics and business acumen.
Caesars Sportsbook announced a partnership deal with the Manning family, including Cooper Manning, Peyton, Eli, and their father Archie Manning. This multiyear partnership involves creating and producing digital content.
Featured in a TV commercial campaign for Uber Eats titled '#1 Manning Brother'.
Cooper Manning discussed Jalen Hurts' partnership with Jordan Brand on FOX NFL Sunday, showcasing Jordan cleats.
As Principal and Senior Managing Director of Investor Relations for AJ Capital Partners, he is involved with their in-house brand, Graduate Hotels, a collection of boutique design-driven hotels.
Born on March 6, 1974, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cooper Archibald Manning is the eldest son of former professional football quarterback Archie Manning. He pursued an athletic path in his early life, playing as a wide receiver at Isidore Newman School, where he achieved a notable senior season alongside his brother Peyton, who played quarterback. His football career aspirations, including playing for the University of Mississippi, were cut short due to a diagnosis of spinal stenosis at the Mayo Clinic, a condition involving the narrowing of the spine. Despite this setback, his family ties to football remained strong, with his brother Peyton honoring him by wearing his jersey number, 18, in the NFL.
Transitioning from sports, Manning established a significant career in business. He served as a partner at Scotia Howard Weil, an energy investment boutique with offices in Houston and New Orleans. This role involved participating in annual energy conferences that drew top-tier investors and energy professionals globally. In 2016, he joined AJ Capital Partners, a private real estate company, as a principal and senior managing director of investor relations. His work there contributed to building a portfolio of hotels and resorts, including the Graduate Hotels brand, which focuses on university-anchored markets.
Parallel to his business endeavors, Cooper Manning developed a distinctive television presence. He hosted a segment called “Manning on the Street” for _The Dan Patrick Show_ during Super Bowl XLVII week in 2013. In 2015, he joined the broadcast team for _Fox NFL Kickoff_, further establishing his role in sports media. From 2021 to 2022, he co-hosted _Capital One College Bowl_ with his brother Peyton. His media work also includes a golf podcast called _We Need a Fourth_, produced by SmartLess Media, solidifying his diverse engagement across media platforms.
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