The recent commit quarterback Eli Holstein to Alabama was seen as significant in the recruiting world. Not so much because Alabama landed another top quarterback prospect — Holstein ranks as the No. 69 overall prospect in the On3 consensus rankings— but more so because of what it meant for the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the class.
Alabama had been one of three teams seen as serious contenders for Arch Manning. Along with Georgia and Texas, Alabama was set to get an official visit from Manning next month.
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That Alabama seemingly took itself out of the Manning business would align with Manning’s recent comments about his recruitment.