Arch Manning's Commitment Sets Social Media on Fire

A look at how social media reacted to Manning's commitment to Texas.

A simple six-word tweet from a high school athlete lit social media on fire Thursday afternoon. 

The 2023 No. 1 overall recruit, quarterback Arch Manning out of Isidore Newman (New Orleans, LA), committed to the Texas Longhorns, marking what is the biggest recruiting win for coach Steve Sarkisian in his time at Texas. 

Committed to the University of Texas. #HookEm pic.twitter.com/jHYbjBaF5K

— Arch Manning (@ArchManning) June 23, 2022

As expected, the news of Manning's commitment almost immediately became a trending topic on Twitter, with both Texas fans sipping the burnt orange Kool-Aid and opposing fan bases piling on Texas' struggles over the last decade. 

When Arch Manning plays behind the #1 OL class from 2022 🔥https://t.co/JgRbZg6KWL

— University of Tampering (@Doc_Texas) June 23, 2022

Welcome to Austin, Arch! 🤘🐂

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) June 23, 2022

Quinn Ewers 🤝 Arch Manning pic.twitter.com/BqPOGWSZCR

— Coach Pru (@TheBkellSHOW_) June 23, 2022

“Arch Manning drops back, he escapes the pocket, oh what a throw by manning! Touchdown Texas! That’ll make it Alabama 55 Texas 10”

— Old Row Sports (@OldRowSports) June 23, 2022

Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Seems a lot to just try and beat Kansas.

— Jeremie Poplin (@jeremiepoplin) June 23, 2022

While college football fans across the country differed on what Manning will ultimately do as a Longhorn, Longhorn legends took to Twitter upon the news of his commitment to express their excitement. 

HookEm!!

— Mr. Young (@VinceYoung10) June 23, 2022

Let’s get it Arch https://t.co/bXtdPtjF6k

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 23, 2022

Manning up #hookem @TexasFootball @TexasLonghorns @ArchManning https://t.co/m7U7gTKkyX

— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) June 23, 2022

Wow, Texas Football signing Arch Manning is as big as it gets! Let’s talk y’all.. I might yell, sorry. pic.twitter.com/WRrV1xvc8l

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) June 23, 2022

🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿
Arch Manning, No. 1 player in 2023 class, commits to Texas; QB chose Horns over Georgia and Alabama https://t.co/n89FuW74oM

— Fozzy Whittaker (@FozzyWhitt) June 23, 2022

Welcome to the Fam Arch 🤘🏿 https://t.co/Ts9zgz7IsC

— Ricky Williams (@Rickthelaureate) June 23, 2022

There is little doubt that Manning is one of the most polarizing recruits in recent memory, as the combination of his last name and talent will inevitably draw a fair amount of eyeballs from both fans and analysts alike. 

However, a recruit with the magnitude of Manning can also bring good things to the program they commit to, with fellow recruits possibly wanting to follow suit. 

One recruit that has made his approval of Manning's commitment known is wide receiver Johntay Cook II, the No. 1 receiver in the state of Texas. It has been rumored that Manning and Cook will ultimately commit to the same school, which if true, bodes well for Texas. 

Hmmm🤭 https://t.co/EXe04YJYJp

— tay (@_jayythegreat_) June 23, 2022

There is no telling what Manning's career as a Longhorn will end up looking like once he steps on campus. One thing can be certain though, and that is that no matter what Manning does as a Longhorn, it will take social media by storm. 

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You can find Connor Zimmerlee on Twitter @Connorjz98

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