Arch Manning is no longer the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2023 on every major recruiting web site.
That is because 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:
“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.)”
Nelson is a 6-foot-3, 182-pound quarterback who committed to Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans last November. Last season, Nelson threw for 2,690 yards and 39 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
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Nelson and Manning are the first two quarterbacks to hold the top spots of ESPN’s rankings since Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence in 2018.
