5-Star QB Arch Manning Adding LSU, Florida to List of Prospective Schools

Coveted quarterback prospect Arch Manning, who's part of the 2023 college football recruiting class, added Florida and LSU to his list of prospective schools.

His father, Cooper Manning, confirmed to 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong on Wednesday the Gators and Tigers join Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss and Texas as potential landing spots for the No. 1-ranked recruit in next year's class.

Clemson is no longer under consideration despite a prior visit, per Wiltfong.

Manning is one of the most talked-about prospects in recent memory. Part of that is his storied family—he's the grandson of Archie and the nephew of Peyton and Eli, all Pro Bowl NFL quarterbacks—but his play in high school is also speaking volumes.

The 6'4'', 215-pound signal-caller stepped right in as the starter at the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans as a freshman and he's never looked out of place.

He's completed 64.8 percent of his throws for 5,731 yards (212.3 per game) with 72 passing touchdowns and 18 interceptions in 27 high school games, per MaxPreps. He's added 671 rushing yards and 17 scores on the ground.

Manning previously told John Garcia Jr. of Sports Illustrated he didn't have a specific commitment timetable, but he expected progress toward a decision by the middle of this year at the latest.

"I think I'll have a good idea, a good feeling, probably around next summer or next spring," Manning said in October. "Right now, I have no idea."

The addition of Florida and LSU comes after both schools underwent coaching changes. The Gators hired Billy Napier to replace Dan Mullen, while the Tigers brought in Brian Kelly to take over for Ed Orgeron.

Both Archie and Eli attended Ole Miss, which is still in the running. Peyton's alma mater, Tennessee, isn't currently in the mix.

Arch's decision has the potential to shift the balance of power in the SEC, especially if other top prospects in the 2023 and 2024 classes choose to follow his lead.