There usually are not an extended checklist of Texas A&M quarterbacks which have gone on to the NFL, which makes figuring out the “High 5 Quarterbacks in Aggies historical past” robust. And there’s all the time the data that the checklist might, and sure ought to morph over time. For instance, Conner Weigman may impress sufficient to bump one of many following 5 off my checklist after just one full season as a starter, and Jimbo Fisher already has two extra excessive stage recruits on board for the 2023 and 2024 recruiting courses who will doubtless get their flip to attempt to crack the checklist.
However it’s the low season, which suggests it’s rating checklist season, so right here we’re.
Now, this checklist may reek of recency bias, and with how a lot the passing sport has modified through the years a number of the early Aggie favorites gained’t make an look. However total, that is the group.
First, we’ll checklist a couple of honorable mentions then begin the rely down.
Aggies quarterback Stephen McGee (7) throws a go in opposition to the Texas Longhorns within the first quarter at Kyle Subject. Necessary Credit score: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities
Stephen McGee primarily earned this do to the toughness he dropped at the place. Whereas his passing stats don’t soar off the web page, he’s nonetheless ranked prime ten in passing and rushed for over 1,700 yards with 10 TDs. His means to go and run assist preserve defenses trustworthy. He was a real blue-collar Quarterback.
CAREER STATS
Cross Completion Share: 59.5
Passing Yards: 5,475 (Ranked #7 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 28
Dashing Yards: 1,750
Dashing Common: 4.5
Dashing Touchdowns: 11
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October 16, 2010, Faculty Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Jerrod Johnson (1) passes as he’s hit by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) throughout the second quarter at Kyle Subject. Missouri gained 30-9. Necessary credit score: Thomas Campbell-US Presswire
Jerrod Johnson receives an honorable point out for two causes. The first purely superficial as properly and that as a result of his identify may be very related as mine. If I had a greenback for each time some requested me if I used to be the “new QB” in be a thousandaire. The 2nd is that he was robust armed passer that was athletic sufficient to run if wanted. He nonetheless ranked within the prime 10 in class historical past in a number of classes.
CAREER STATS
Cross Completion Share: 58.6
Passing Yards: 8011 (Ranked #2 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 67 (Ranked #2 in report books)
Dashing Yards: 877
Dashing Common: 2.6
Dashing Touchdowns: 16
Kevin Murray
🏈 Nov. 23, 1985: Kevin Murray throws for 3 TDs & Domingo Bryant scores on a 32-yard INT, as No. 19 Texas A&M beats TCU, 53-6, in Fort Price pic.twitter.com/raLOEtS9Fz
— TexasA&MSportsPast (@tamusportspast) November 24, 2017
Kevin Murray at one level held a couple of data at Texas A&M earlier than the change of play led extra go heavy groups. He was a twin sport athlete popping out of highschool and spent one 12 months taking part in minor league baseball earlier than enrolling at Texas A&M. Throughout his run the Aggies had been within the SWC the place we’ve named Newcomer of the 12 months and second-team all-conference. By the point he left to enter the NFL Draft he broke quite a lot of Texas A&M passing data and was the all-time landing chief for the Southwest Convention.
Murray concluded his profession with a 25-6-1 report and led the Aggies to back-to-back prime ten finishes. He was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Corridor of Fame in 1999
Profession Stats
Cross Completion Share: 57.7
Passing Yards: 6,505 (Ranked #6 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 48 (Ranked #4 in report books)
Dashing Yards: -52
Dashing Common: -0.3
Dashing Touchdowns: 5
Reggie McNeal
Oct 8, 2005; Boulder, CO, USA; Texas A&M quarterback Reggie McNeal passes in opposition to the Colorado Buffaloes within the first quarter at Folsom Subject. Necessary Credit score: Picture By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports activities Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler
Reggie McNeal began off Freshman 12 months with a bang when got here off the bench to beat the #1 Oklahoma by tossing a report (freshman) setting 4 up touchdowns. McNeal went on to have a productive profession choosing up a number of participant of the week awards throughout his time on the College. At one level ESPN labeled him as “probably the most full dual-threat quarterback within the nation”
Profession Stats
Cross Completion Share: 54.6
Passing Yards: 6,992 (Ranked #4 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 44 (Ranked #6 in report books)
Dashing Yards: 1,889
Dashing Common: 4.6
Dashing Touchdowns: 15
Ryan Tannehill
Dec 31, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a go in opposition to the Northwestern Wildcats within the third quarter throughout the 2011 Meineke Automobile Care Bowl of Texas at Reliant Stadium. Texas A&M defeated Northwestern 33-22. Necessary Credit score: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities
Ryan Tannehill might’ve simply been the #2 ranked QB on this checklist however I docked him a spot as a consequence of him taking part in Vast Receiver for a season and a half. Contemplating he solely play 1 full season because the beginning QB he nonetheless managed to place up ok numbers to have him presently within the prime ten in passing yards and passing touchdowns. There isn’t a doubt that along with his 60% completion price that he might’ve ended up within the prime 5 with extra time on the place.
Profession Stats
Cross Completion Share: 62.5
Passing Yards: 5,450 (Ranked #8 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 42 (Ranked #7 in report books)
Dashing Yards: 365
Dashing Common: 3.2
Dashing Touchdowns: 5
Kellen Mond
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kellen Mond (11) passes the ball in opposition to the LSU Tigers throughout the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports activities
Kellen Mond was a extremely productive quarterback who improved as a passer every year. He noticed a 11.8% improve in completion share from his freshman 12 months to the senior 12 months and along with his final 12 months being his highest rated. Not solely does he personal the highest spot for in Texas A&M report books he is also just one of three in SEC to have over 9,000 yards passing and 1,500 dashing yards in a profession.
I personally wished Mond to remain yet another season as a result of I believed with him at QB the Aggies had a superb probability to make the ultimate 4 within the 2021 marketing campaign. Nonetheless, coming off his greatest season to this point he selected to enter the NFL Draft. He ended the season with the quantity 4 ranked staff and was named the MVP of the Senior Bowl.
Profession Stats
Cross Completion Share: 59
Passing Yards: 9,661 (Ranked #1 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 71 (Ranked #1 in report books)
Dashing Yards: 1,609
Dashing Common: 3.7
Dashing Touchdowns: 22
Johnny Manziel
Nov 30, 2013; Columbia, MO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles to the surface in opposition to the Missouri Tigers throughout the first half at Faurot Subject. Necessary Credit score: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports activities
Was there actually every other alternative than Johnny Manziel to come back in as primary? I might write a 1,000-word article itemizing off the entire issues he completed in simply two years at Texas A&M. The 2 most notable moments had been Manziel beating Alabama and profitable the Heisman trophy in throughout his freshman 12 months. He was so dynamic that he’s usually talked about in checklist as one of many biggest school soccer gamers of all-time.
Johnny Soccer additionally took residence many different awards, SEC Freshman of the 12 months, Faculty Soccer Efficiency Nationwide Participant of the 12 months and the Davey O’Brien Award. Additionally, like Tannehill if would have performed simply 1 extra season he would in all probability owned each report at QB at Texas A&M might personal.
He was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Corridor of Fame in 2022
Profession Stats
Cross Completion Share: 68.9
Passing Yards: 7,820 (Ranked #3 in report books)
Passing Touchdowns: 63 (Ranked #3 in report books)
Dashing Yards: 2,169
Dashing Common: 6.3
Dashing Touchdowns: 30 (Tied for #9 in report books)