One of the 5-star prospects, defensive lineman Peter Woods recently told On3 Sports that he has narrowed down his list of potential schools to a final four.
However, reports from Steve Wiltfong of 247sports suggest that not only has Manning not cut his list to a final two options, but is instead considering up to six schools for his services.
The hits keep on coming for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Early Signing Day. Alabama head coach Nick Saban received the Letter of Intent for Shazz Preston. Preston is considered a 4-star wide receiver out of St. James, Louisiana.
In Alabama, one such decision affected both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers as Mobile 4-star linebacker Robert Woodyard flipped his commitment from the Crimson Tide and ultimately signed his letter of intent for the Tigers.
It's official: The Alabama Crimson Tide has signed the nation's top running back, 5-star Emmanuel Henderson out of Geneva Co. High School in Hartford, Alabama.
The gifts keep rolling into the Alabama football program as Early Signing Day continues. The Alabama Crimson Tide received a signed Letter of Intent from 4-star cornerback Trequon Fegans out of Thompson High School.
Alabama 2022 commit, quarterback Ty Simpson led his Westview Chargers to winning the school's first state championship on Saturday. The Chargers won the Tennessee Class 2A state championship by defeating the Hampton Bulldogs 55-14 in Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN.
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide is set to take on the No. 11 Florida Gators in "The Swamp" to open up SEC play for both schools. While its important to each program to start the season 1-0 in conference play they'll also be competing to impress several up and coming recruits.