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The 2023 recruiting cycle is starting to heat up as high school football players around the country are announcing their college decisions. But many of the nation's top prospects are still undecided on where they will play in college.
With that in mind, we have decided to check in on the top uncommitted prospects in the 2023 class and where things stand in their respective recruitments according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball. Of the top 20 prospects in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings for the 2023 class, 16 have yet to announce their respective commitments.
The group of uncommitted players includes 27 five-star prospects, headlined by four of the top five players in the class.
Scroll down to take a look at the current Crystal Ball outlook for the top uncommitted recruits in the 2023 class according to the 247Sports Composite.
1) Arch Manning | QB | Newman (New Orleans, La.)
Things appear to be wide open at the moment for top 2023 prospect Arch Manning.
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5-star | 1.0000 | No. 1 Overall | No. 1 QB
Top schools: Alabama | Florida | Georgia | LSU | Ole Miss | Texas
247Sports Crystal Ball: No predictions
Measurables: 6-4 | 215
Scouting report: Good height and overall frame potential. Relatively lean, athletic build and carries existing weight well. One-of-a-kind quarterback pedigree. Natural pocket passer with pro-style feel, but good functional athlete with terrific off-schedule instincts and playmaking ability. Junior season has shown improved running ability in designed situations and continued dangerous scrambling effectiveness. Looks first to throw when on the move, but capable of gaining chunk yards and converting money downs with his legs. Has repeatedly shown ability to throw accurately outside of the pocket, including when throwing across his body. Calm field demeanor yet poised and competitive simultaneously. Quick, natural release. Accuracy among his best traits. Processes quickly and picks apart defenses in the short-to-intermediate game. Displays requisite vertical arm strength and in-the-bucket touch on deep shots. Impressively pairs velocity and touch to fit throws into zone windows. Elite pocket awareness. Sixth-sense ability to feel pressure and avoid rushers. Good size but still filling out frame, which will continue to raise the ceiling on arm capacity. Does not face elite high school competition, but feel for the game and pedigree will translate regardless. One of the nation's top prospects regardless of position. Likely multi-year high-major starter with first-round NFL Draft ceiling. – 247Sports Midlands Region Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks
NFL Draft projection: First Round
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