Texas Longhorns alter program by securing prized QB Arch Manning
The Texas Longhorns football program has seen better days, but things may be turning around now that they’ve locked up prized QB prospect Arch Manning.
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Arch Manning’s commitment to Texas is certainly a massive recruiting victory for the Longhorns as they try to rebuild their proud – but underachieving – football program. Manning will help with other recruits in his 2023 class and beyond plus he bolsters credibility for coach Steve Sarkisian after an awful debut season.
But what his impact on the field will be is murkier. Yes, he is the No. 1-rated quarterback in his class and has two uncles who each won a pair of Super Bowls and a grandfather who was one of the great players in SEC history. None of that guarantees success or rubber stamps him as the savior of the Texas program or a future as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Look no further than the career of Chris Simms at Texas. An equally heralded prospect that was the son of a Super Bowl MVP, he never found his footing with the Longhorns and failed to deliver in their biggest games.
There is a wide spectrum of achievement among those players in Arch Manning’s situation. What is the likelihood he matches the high expectations for him? History can help guide us with a look at the top-rated quarterbacks in the last 20 recruiting classes and how their careers evolved. (Rankings based on 247 Sports composite for each season). One thing worth noting – eight of the group transferred and six so far have been first-round picks.
Vince Young, Texas (2002)
The Houston native was one of the dynamic players during his three seasons with the Longhorns. He led the team to the national championship in 2005 and finished second in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2006 draft, but his NFL career ended after six seasons.
Kyle Wright, Miami (Fla.) (2003)
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