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Eli Holstein’s commitment to Alabama helps Texas with Arch Manning

And then there were two?

Quarterback commitments regularly send shockwaves through the college football world and that was the case when Zachary (La.) quarterback Eli Holstein pledged to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday.

The commitment of a passer ranked among the nation’s top-100 prospects is always a big deal, but Tuesday’s news was arguably more significant for what it means to the recruitment of New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman superstar quarterback Arch Manning — with the Crimson Tide filling their spot at quarterback, the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs look like the top remaining contenders for the generational talent.