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Arch Manning drops from consensus No. 1 ranking, as 2 QBs are at the top
By Keith Farner
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Arch Manning is no longer the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2023 on every major recruiting web site. ESPN dropped Manning to No. 2 behind Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos, California.
ESPN’s recruiting analysts, Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill explained the decision in a comprehensive review and update to the 2023 recruiting class.
With Nelson, we have seen a larger sample size, and the 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback has faced a higher level of competition for Los Alamitos High School (California). He has also developed physically, which has lead to more arm velocity. In our multiple in-person evaluations this spring and summer, our biggest observation from Nelson has been the growth beyond physical maturity as we see a more seasoned leader. His abilities in game, as well as his performances at camps and combines, make us confident he is now the No. 1 quarterback in the class. (Manning is still No. 2.)
The report noted that Nelson and Manning are the first quarterbacks to occupy the Nos. 1 and 2 overall rankings since 2018, when Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence were the top 2 prospects.
Arch Manning is no longer the No. 1 Recruit on every website, as ESPN dropped him to No. 2 in their recent rankings update.
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A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
