The legend of Arch Manning as a prospect continues to grow. It feels like every week, he’s putting out highlight-reel plays for Isidore Newman High School.
Manning is ranked the top quarterback in the country due to his throwing ability. His pocket awareness, arm strength, football IQ, and accuracy are second to none. But where he has begun to shine is in the run game.
He showed off his wheels on Friday night, going for a 68-yard touchdown. Running a read option, Manning decided to pull it for himself. The five-star quarterback outran everybody on the field.
The announcer on ESPNU jokes as he was running, calling Arch a “mobile Manning” and that it “does not look like his uncles.” I’m sure Peyton and Eli both enjoyed the ricochet shot from the broadcast.
You can watch the full play here:
Arch Manning showing off the wheels on a long TD run 💨💨 pic.twitter.com/daWgxFhUDy
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was in New Orleans to see Manning play last week. One day later, he spent the weekend in Austin and was in the building for the Oklahoma State game.
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On the 247Sports composite, Manning is the No. 1 overall player in the 2023 class. He will be in Oxford, Mississippi on Saturday to see Ole Miss face off against LSU. His uncle, Eli, will also have his No. 10 retired by the Rebels.
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