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Best Of The South No. 4: E.J. Manuel
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Published: December 25, 2007
Updated: 02/07/2008 11:37 am
E.J. Manuel
6-5, 210, Quarterback, Virginia Beach (Bayside), Va.
Excellent size and arm strength. Also has the speed to sprint out or run a spread offense. Ranks in the elite class of recent Tidewater-area prep quarterbacks, which includes Allen Iverson, Aaron Brooks, Ronald Curry, Michael Vick, Marcus Vick and Tyrod Taylor. "He has such great command and comes over the top with the ball," Bayside coach Darnell Moore said. "In all my years with him, I can only recall him having one pass batted down." As a senior, passed for 1,900 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Also rushed for 561 yards. Career totals of 5,700 passing yards and 60 touchdowns. Selected for the Jan. 5 ESPNU All-American Game at Disney.
COLLEGE CHOICE: Florida State.
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