Tate Martell to Texas A&M: Aggies Land 5-Star QB Prospect
Following months of deliberation, highly touted quarterback Tate Martell has committed to Texas A&M.
The top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2017 announced his decision via Twitter late Thursday night:
"I'm excited to announce that I'm committing to Texas A&M University. #GigEm pic.twitter.com/oA8Fhv5Yto
— Tate Martell™ (@TheTateMartell) August 21, 2015"
"It was a difficult decision, but I now know exactly where I want to go," Martell said, according to Bleacher Report's Damon Sayles. "I think it's the best decision I've made so far. It's a great school, and I think I'll do well there."
According to Bleacher Report's Tyler Donohue, Martell had whittled his list of prospective schools down to Texas A&M, USC, Michigan, Alabama and Washington.
The rising junior had previously committed to play for the Huskies before eighth grade, but he decided to decommit in January, according to USA Today's Nicole Auerbach.
Although he has immaculate credentials, Martell won't be guaranteed a starting job upon arrival in College Station.
"Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin signed 5-star quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray during the past two recruiting cycles," Donohue wrote. "Both players appear capable of commanding snaps in the coming years."
However, Martell appeared to embrace the concept of a battle back in July.
"I love competition and that's exactly what there would be at Texas A&M if I joined those guys," Martell said, per Donohue. "I would get in there and compete, do everything I could to win the job. The best player will play no matter where you're at, so I can only control what I can do."
During his first season at the helm of Bishop Gorman High School's offense in Las Vegas, Martell completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,537 yards, 40 touchdowns and just two interceptions. He also racked up 433 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.
Now Martell will look to build on those staggering numbers as he enters his junior season with a major weight off his shoulders.
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