Why Kyler Murray Could Flip from Texas A&M to Texas

Let’s be clear: Kyler Murray is a Texas A&M commit, and a strong one, at that. The chances of the 5-star quarterback signing with another college football program are slim.

But Wednesday's random trip to Texas—an unofficial visit—cannot be avoided. Neither can this photo he tweeted.

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— Kyler Murray (@TheKylerMurray) January 21, 2015"

Aggies fans are calling Murray's mid-week visit a trolling move, just an opportunity to give Longhorns fans false hope in the race for one of the nation's best quarterbacks. Texas fans, on the other hand, are trying to defend the argument that trips like Wednesday's aren't just made matter-of-factly.

Add in the fact that the visit was made with uncommitted 4-star wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge, and you have to wonder what they're thinking. Both have said in previous conversations that they'd like to be college teammates.

But where?

Texas A&M is still expected to be Murray's home, but there are definitive arguing points as to why he would fit better in Charlie Strong's offense. For starters, Murray can come on the Texas campus and be considered an instant contender for the starting job.

Tyrone Swoopes was hot and cold most of last season, highly touted Jerrod Heard was redshirted his freshman year and 2015 QB commit Zach Gentry has yet to take a snap wearing burnt orange.

And then there's what’s going on at Texas A&M. Kyle Allen established himself as a reliable starter in Kevin Sumlin’s offense. His Liberty Bowl performance against West Virginia—four touchdown passes and a fifth score on a 14-yard, second-quarter run—showed that he's matured since taking over duties earlier in the season, replacing Kenny Hill. He shined as a freshman who only made five career starts.

Murray is the type of player who isn't used to being a backup. He's a winner. In three years as a starter for Allen High School, he went 43-0 and won three consecutive state championships at Texas high school football’s highest level. He silenced all critics regarding his 5'10", 180-pound frame by playing larger than giants in big-game situations.

Would Murray immediately replace Allen at Texas A&M? Probably not, since Allen's a worthy incumbent. Would Murray be an automatic potential starter in Austin? There's a good chance of that—assuming Strong doesn't redshirt him a la Heard, who won two Texas state championships of his own at Guyer High School in Denton.

Murray is talented enough to be an all-conference signal-caller for four years—or sooner if he ultimately gets drafted in the NFL. You want his talents on the field the minute he arrives at college. The Aggies will have a big decision to make in time for the start of the 2015 season.

Here's the best part about Murray’s recruiting process: His father, former Texas A&M quarterback Kevin Murray, has groomed him to be silent with every action. In short, only Murray really knows what he wants to do. Well, him and his father.

And let's not forget that as good of a quarterback as Murray is, he's equally talented as an infielder. There is talk of him being drafted high in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft. He made history by becoming the first player to play in both the football and baseball Under Amour All-America Games.

Murray will have a decision to make come national signing day. While it appears to favor the Aggies, the world will wait to see his official move. He'll sign on the dotted line, but we're not sure if the fax will go to College Station, Austin or somewhere else altogether.