Report: Peyton Manning could run for 2020 Senate seat in Tennessee

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has emerged as a possible candidate to run for a Senate seat in Tennessee, Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais told Joe Perticone of the Business Insider.

DesJarlais said Manning could be eyeing Sen. Lamar Alexander's seat if he retires in 2020.

Manning's name also came up during speculation about who could replace Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, who's planning to retire at the end of his current term, though DesLarlais said the former quarterback "may be looking more at" Alexander's seat.

Manning played his college ball at the University of Tennessee and is believed to be very well liked in the state.