Most sites feel that Bama, UGA, & Texas are Arch Manning's top 3 schools.
Gators are rebuilding & doubt he even takes an Un-Official Visit to UF
PLUS Arch would not be able to beat out AR-15 for QB1 slot
So Move over Arch - Florida offers another 4* quarterback from Louisiana in 2023 recruiting class -
Eli Holstein - 4* Pro Style QB - 6'4" 220 lbs - former aTm Commit - from Zachary, La
3 yr HS Stats per MaxPreps
Passing - 224 of 346 for 3,567 yds - 32 TDs - 8 Int
Rushing - 71 carries for 524 yds - 14 TDs
https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/eli-holstein/_8SV4roFEemAzfp8ouYFiw/football/stats.htm
Holstein did not start as a Fresh or Soph; so even though number of games is uneven; only comparison is Holstein vs Manning Jr Year Stats;
Holstein's are better than Manning's.
Holstein
Passing - 203 of 312 - 3264 yds - 29 TDs - 6 Int
Rushing - 65 carries - 515 yds - 14 Tds
Manning
Passing - 115 of 186 - 1371 yds - 17 TD - 4 Int
Rushing - 33 carries - 310 yds - 5 Tds
https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/arch-manning/MwHTOHBpEemA0ZFtwg1OMQ/football/stats.htm
Level of competition is unequal; Zachary is a 5A Public school with
1,581 students in grades 9-12; Newman is a private school with
917 students in grades PK, K-12.
Isidore Newman Enrollment Grades 9-12
Nineth - 97
Tenth - 78
Eleventh - 73
Twelfth - 66
Gender - 55% male - 45% Female
314 students; approximately 172 males in grades 9-12.
https://www.homefacts.com/schools/Louisiana/Orleans-Parish/New-Orleans/Isidore-Newman-School.html
Basically, Arch just had to walk out on the field to become QB1 as a HS Fresh.
Not saying he doesn't have talent, Saban, Smart, Fisher, etc. not stupid & there is a reason why every SEC school wants him, but IMO, his last name adds quite a bit to his resume.
US Census shows Zachary, La has a population of 19,316 & that East Baton Rouge Parish has several other high schools with enrollments the same or larger than Zachary giving them excellent competition.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/louisiana/rankings/baton-rouge-la-12940
FYI - Jacksonville, Bolles - Total: 1,712; Upper
School: 818; Middle
School: 417; Lower
School: 477.