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Will he or won't he?

Isidore Newman High School (Louisiana) quarterback Arch Manning has been committed to the Texas Longhorns for months.

But there was one lingering question: Would he enroll early or graduate on time and play basketball in order to defend Newman's Division III state championship

According to Rivals' Anwar Richardson, we have our answer.

Manning will, in fact, graduate early and enroll at the University of Texas in January:

While that has always been the presumed outcome, Richardson's report solidifies that belief.

Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, is rated the nation's No. 1 overall prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and On3

And as a senior, he's only raised expectations, breaking his uncles' career passing yards and passing touchdowns records

Here's what On3 had to say about Manning as a prospect:

"Possesses a pure throwing motion with one of the quickest releases we’ve seen from a high school quarterback prospect. Those mechanics pair with a strong arm to make Manning one of the more natural and accurate passers in the 2023 cycle. Has the ability to carve up opposing defenses from inside the pocket or outside of structure when things break down. Shows innate field vision for his age with the ability to find open receivers while making second-reaction plays. An above average athlete for the position with polished footwork and the capability of picking up yards in scramble situations. Has filled out a big frame over his high school career, entering his junior year as the most physically developed top quarterback in the 2023 cycle. Also carries a substantial mental load for a junior quarterback with the responsibility of setting protections.

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