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College football recruiting notebook: Best available 2022 prospects by position, plus an Arch Manning breakdown

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Arch Manning finds his target wide open for the TD (0:47)

Arch Manning rolls out and finds his receiver wide open for the Newman touchdown. (0:47)

College football's recruiting calendar is sprinting toward the early signing period in December, and 68 ESPN 300 recruits are currently uncommitted.

Some big names, five-star recruits and highly coveted prospects are still searching for the right school, but have limited time left if they plan to sign in December.

Here is a look at the top uncommitted recruits at each position and where they stand in their recruitment.

QB: Justyn Martin
6-foot-3, 185 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 276

Martin is the only ESPN 300 quarterback uncommitted, but that is about to change as he is set to announce his commitment on Thursday. Martin had been committed to Cal, decommitted and landed on a top three of UCLA, Michigan and Ole Miss. He just took a visit out to UCLA and it seems as though the Bruins have a good shot at landing him.

Once Martin commits, the next highest-ranked quarterbacks left on the board will be Kaden Martin, a four-star from Maryland, and Devin Kargman, a four-star from New Jersey.

RB: Le'veon Moss
6-feet, 190 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 45

Moss had been committed to Alabama, but decommitted in August. He took a few unofficials after his initial commitment, including Texas A&M, TCU and Ole Miss.

Moss says he doesn't have a narrowed list as of yet, but those schools, along with LSU, seem as though they would be in the mix. Of the 25 ESPN 300 running backs, there are only four uncommitted, including Moss. Jovantae Barnes, Trevor Etienne and Rayshon Luke are the others.

WR: Evan Stewart
6-feet, 175 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 12

Stewart is a five-star receiver from Frisco, Texas, who has been in the spotlight because of his talent. He's one of three five-star receivers along with Missouri commit Luther Burden and uncommitted Shazz Preston.

Twelve of the 44 ESPN 300 receivers are uncommitted, and it seems as though Stewart is planning to take his time. He has Texas, Alabama, Florida, LSU, Texas A&M and Mississippi State after him.

TE: All ESPN 300 tight ends are committed

OL: Devon Campbell
6-foot-4, 310 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 9

Campbell is a five-star tackle from Arlington, Texas, and is the No. 2 offensive tackle in the class behind Tyler Booker.

He released a top five of Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and USC in September, and is still taking visits as he works toward a decision. There are still seven offensive tackles uncommitted out of the 30 ESPN 300 recruits, including Josh Conerly Jr., who is considering Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, USC and Washington.

DT: Walter Nolen
6-foot-4, 325 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 1

Nolen is the top-ranked recruit in the class out of Powell, Tennessee. He had originally released a top three of Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

He visited Michigan after releasing that top list and said the Wolverines are in the mix. He later said Florida was also a school he was considering. Nolen recently visited Texas A&M and is scheduled to visit Alabama and Tennessee. Nine of the 23 ESPN 300 defensive tackles in the class are yet to make a commitment.

DE: Shemar Stewart
6-foot-5, 255 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 3

Stewart is the No. 1 defensive end in the class out of Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami, Florida. He released a top five of Clemson, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State and Texas A&M on Aug. 26.

It seems as though Texas A&M has stuck out, though, and Stewart recently visited the Aggies this month. Of the 26 ESPN 300 defensive ends, eight are still uncommitted, two of whom (Omari Abor and Enai White) are ranked in the top 50.

LB: Harold Perkins
6-foot-3, 200 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 5

Perkins is originally from Louisiana, but moved to Texas after Hurricane Katrina with his family. He's at Cy Park High School in Cypress, Texas, and is the No. 1 outside linebacker in the class.

He has taken visits to Texas A&M, Texas and LSU, and while Michigan State recently offered, but it's probably going to be difficult to break into Perkins' top group.

CB: Jaheim Singletary
6-foot-1, 175 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 16

Singletary, the No. 3 corner in the class, is available after decommitting from Ohio State in August.

He hasn't come out with a top list, however Georgia has come after him and there is mutual interest between then. The Dawgs will have a few competitors for the Jacksonville, Florida, defensive back, including Florida and Miami.

The top two corners in the class, Travis Hunter (Florida State) and Domani Jackson (USC), are both currently committed. But it is possible they flip. Hunter has taken visits and Jackson has said he wants to wait to see who USC hires as its permanent head coach is before making any decisions.

S: Kamari Wilson
6-foot-1, 205 pounds
ESPN 300 rank: 14

Wilison is the top safety in the class out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He has visited Texas A&M, Florida and Georgia since June.

The Dawgs seem to have some momentum, but Wilson hasn't announced a commitment date yet. He's one of five uncommitted ESPN 300 safeties out of 22 total.

Arch Manning update

Five-star QB Arch Manning is among the most talked about and sought-after prospects in the ESPN 300 era. He showcased his talents on the national stage last Friday on ESPNU when Newman High School (Louisiana) played Berkeley Prep (Florida).

Though Newman lost 49-24, there was still a lot to take away from the top-ranked quarterback in the 2023 class. Statistically, it was not one of Manning's finest nights. He finished with more interceptions than touchdowns and completed just over 50% of his passes. By contrast he had entered the game completing nearly 70% of his passes with 16 touchdowns to just one interception.

But even in defeat, Manning showed why he is among the elite quarterbacks in recent memory. One thing that separates him from his famous quarterback uncles Peyton and Eli is his mobility. That was necessary Friday night. The team leader in rushing on the season, in the first quarter, he took a designed run 68 yards for a score to showcase his speed. Facing constant pressure throughout the game, he regularly scrambled, extended plays and created second opportunities with his legs.

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Arch Manning shows off speed with long TD run

Arch Manning keeps it himself and runs past the Berkeley Prep defense for a long touchdown run.

As a passer, he stumbled out of the gate, throwing his first of two interceptions on Newman's first possession, but was able to keep firing with confidence. His completion percentage was low, and while off target at times, his receivers dropped several passes and Manning and had to make some tough throws while evading pressure. Overall, he demonstrated impressive release quickness and was precise with his throws when in rhythm.

He also displayed the type of physical toughness and fortitude scouts want to see from a team leader. He took several hits and bounced back, never stopped competing and never appeared to get down on teammates.

Manning remains a coveted prospect whose recruitment has already dawn significant attention. He has kept things close to the vest and has no timetable for an announcement. He has taken several trips this fall, including one to Georgia, and Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart was in attendance to watch Manning on Friday night.

He took in a game at Alabama, telling ESPN, "The program is a machine. (Nick) Saban, I love the way he runs things." He also visited Texas, saying, "I like Texas a lot. I got to see their new facilities. Coach (Steve) Sarkisian is still adjusting to the new players, but I think they're going to get it going. ... I am excited to watch them, I like Austin a lot."

Last weekend, he took in a game at Ole Miss, a place with strong family ties, as the Rebels retired Eli's jersey in a halftime celebration.

Manning is scheduled to visit Clemson take on Florida State this weekend. It will be a return trip, as he attended a camp there this past summer. "The people there, they have a really good culture," Manning said.

Those five schools are most closely associated with the talented signal caller, but he also said he would "definitely" consider in-state LSU with the Tigers undergoing a coaching change. "I like LSU a lot," Manning said. "I've been to some games growing up. ... I'm excited to see what happens at LSU." -- Craig Haubert