Portal season is here, and there is plenty of talent available for Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko to convince players that College Station is the place for them. A primary position of need is the quarterback spot after losing both upperclassman Conner Weigman and Jaylen Henderson to the transfer portal.
The most experienced quarterback on the team is redshirt freshman Marcel Reed, with freshman Myles O’Neil and 4-star 2025 recruit Brady Hart following him.
Although this is a highly talented group, it benefits from a veteran presence that has proven success. Moreover, even during the era of transfers, the team must foster strong and genuine competition throughout the off-season.
Marcel Reed appears to be QB1 moving forward after taking over the starting job from Conner Weigman late in the season. However, Reed didn’t exactly light it up when the lights were the brightest, finishing 1-3 to close out the season. In the final three SEC games, he threw five touchdowns, three interceptions, and one lost fumble. All the talent is there, and adding some pressure in the off-season will only help him get better leading into the 2025 year.
A frequently discussed option is senior UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno. The Texas native began his college football career in 2019 with the Baylor Bears. After three years in Waco with limited playing time, he transferred to UAB and thrived in his second season with the Blazers.
After visiting on Monday, On3’s Steve Wiltfong confirmed that the veteran signal-caller is predicted to land with Texas A&M.
In the 2023 season, he threw for 3,126 yards at a 73.6 completion rate, with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His 2024 year started rough and was cut short after only several games. Overall, his numbers are solid, and he will be a good addition to the team if Mike Elko can close the deal.
NEW: On3's @SWiltfong_ has logged a prediction for Texas A&M to land UAB transfer QB Jacob Zeno
Zeno has thrown for 4,948 yards and 32 TDs in six seasons.
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— On3 (@On3sports) December 9, 2024
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