Former Texas QBs pitch Longhorns to major Georgia target Arch Manning

Texas brought out Colt McCoy and Sam Ehlinger to pitch Arch Manning…

2023 quarterback prospect Arch Manning, the No. 1 player in his class, most recently visited the Texas Longhorns led by offensive guru, head coach Steve Sarkisian.

It’s a sweepstakes among major programs for the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning.

The Longhorns reportedly brought out the big guns on Manning’s visit this past weekend.

Former Texas quarterbacks and current NFL signal callers Colt McCoy and Sam Ehlinger pitched the young star in Austin.

Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman reported that coach Sarkesian and staff greeted Manning upon arrival.

“When you recruit high-level players, we can’t get impatient because we don’t have guys just committing left and right,” Sarkisian said. “We could get guys to commit, but they might not be the right guys for our program.”

John Garcia Jr. of Sports Illustrated reported in October that Manning said the decision could come as early as this spring.

The Isidore Newman prospect visited Georgia the weekend of March 19 and according to sources within the program, was thoroughly impressed with the Bulldogs.

Other programs in the running are Alabama and Ole Miss.

Whomever Manning does choose will have a day one starter on their hands.

 

Watch: Kirby Smart looks on as No. 1 prospect Arch Manning breaks off TD run

UGA’s Kirby Smart visited No. 1 prospect Arch Manning on Friday night.

Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning is the No. 1 player in the 2023 class, per 247Sports.

He also happens to be the grandson of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of NFL greats Eli and Peyton Manning.

Arch’s background and playing ability has been garnering attention from the top programs in the country, including Georgia football.

UGA head coach Kirby Smart took a trip to Louisiana to watch Newman and Manning take on Berkeley Prep on Friday night.

Manning showed Smart a glimpse of just how athletic he really is with this 68 yard touchdown run.

The top 2023 prospect finished with 200 yards through the air and another score, completing 16 of 32 pass attempts on the night.

Manning said he was impressed by his visit to Georgia to watch the Bulldogs take on Arkansas in Athens on Oct. 2.

Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; High school player Arch Manning looks on with his parents during a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

His leaders are Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson and Ole Miss.