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Pete Thamel, ESPN
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman is coming into the NCAA switch portal, he informed ESPN in a telephone interview Tuesday.
A redshirt sophomore, Weigman could have two years of eligibility remaining.
Weigman is a former blue-chip recruit who went 9-4 in 13 profession begins at Texas A&M, together with 4-1 this season. That included throwing for 276 yards on 18-for-22 passing in a blowout win over then-No. 9 Missouri in October.
“I really feel like my greatest soccer is forward of me,” Weigman informed ESPN. “I wasn’t in a position to attain my full potential the place I used to be at. I do know what I’m able to and what I can deliver to a group and program.”
Weigman hopes to discover a touchdown spot the place he can lead a group to the College Football Playoff and “combat for the nationwide championship.”
Weigman, who’s 6-foot-3 and 220 kilos, stated he is hoping to “maximize” his means at his subsequent vacation spot. He arrived at A&M as ESPN’s No. 1 pocket passer within the 2022 recruiting class.
He stated he enters the portal with no particular preferences on league, geography or scheme. He’s anticipated to have a powerful market of energy convention applications in search of his companies.
“I’m trying ahead to having the ability to give a group every part I acquired,” he stated. “I’m going to go away all of it on the desk. I’m going to haven’t any regrets; I’m going to offer every part after which some to make this occur for me and my group.”
Weigman’s profession has been snakebit by accidents, which have restricted his alternatives. A shoulder damage compelled him to overlook a month early this season. In 2023, a foot damage ended his season in September after a promising begin that noticed him full 68.9% of his passes with eight touchdowns by way of 4 video games. That included 336 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to Miami.
In 2022, he began 4 video games as a real freshman. He set the Aggies true freshman report with 338 yards in opposition to Ole Miss, a efficiency that included 4 landing passes.
Weigman has performed 15 video games in his school profession, throwing for two,694 yards and 19 touchdowns.
He had scholarship presents from across the nation and arrived at A&M from close by Cypress, Texas, about 70 miles from College Station, as a ballyhooed recruit. He confirmed flashes of that all through his tenure with the Aggies.
“Being right here for therefore lengthy and having household proper up the street, it was an ideal storm coming right here,” he stated. “It did not work out like we thought it could. Sometimes it is best to go your separate methods. No onerous emotions for anybody.”
Weigman stated he’ll deliver an indomitable combat to his new program.
“I hate shedding greater than I like successful,” he stated. “I’d give something to go win one thing in school soccer. I’ve a lot extra to offer on this recreation and am excited for what’s subsequent.”
