With DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola out, Arch Manning now in a class of his own

Jeff Hauser

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With DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola out, Arch Manning now in a class of his own image

With the news of Nebraska's Dylan Raiola and Florida's DJ Lagway transferring, Arch Manning is now in a class by himself.

The transfer activity among elite five-star high school quarterbacks from the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes has become commonplace. In fact, Manning is the only one out of eight top signal-callers who has not entered the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports' Emily Proud.

Nico Iamaleava made the jump from Tennessee to UCLA in the offseason. Dante Moore was there in Westwood before him but vacated for Oregon. Jackson Arnold went from Oklahoma to Auburn and could be on the move again. Malachi Nelson took a similar path from USC to Boise State before UTEP. Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin went from Alabama to Ohio State after Nick Saban encouraged his move.

Manning's commitment to Texas is noteworthy. Since arriving on campus, he has worked through the continued volatility in college football’s quarterback ranks.

The nephew of NFL Hall of Famers Peyton and Eli Manning was one of the most anticipated recruits in recent memory. Despite high expectations, he has remained at Texas while many other highly-rated QBs have opted to pursue opportunities elsewhere. It's a broader trend in college football, where movement has accelerated.

When you consider the past four Heisman Trophy winners are all transfers, including Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, expect this to be a normal part of college football.

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