Kellen Mond to Texas A&M: Aggies Land 4-Star QB Prospect

Kellen Mond, a 4-star quarterback recruit out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced his commitment to play college football for the Texas A&M Aggies on Monday.

Mond took to Twitter to break the news:

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Mond is the third-best dual-threat quarterback in the country, the 17th-best player from Florida and the 78th-best overall prospect in the 2017 class.

As a junior at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Mond put together an impressive highlight reel, courtesy of Hudl:

Unlike many other dual-threat QBs, the 6'2 ½", 201-pound signal-caller can also function as a pocket passer. Mond doesn't take off at the first sign of trouble, and he has shown the ability to make accurate throws from the pocket as well as on the run.

What pops out on Mond's highlight reel is his downfield accuracy. Time and again, he delivered the ball where it needed to be, and his 57 completion percentage can be somewhat attributed to the numerous long passes he threw.

Mond is also a good decision-maker, having thrown for 24 touchdowns with only three interceptions this past season. He also ran for 918 yards and five scores, showing how he can devastate defenses with his legs.

Thanks to his blend of size, fluid athleticism and arm strength, Mond has the tools to thrive in the Aggies' spread offense. He'd previously withdrawn his commitment to Baylor and thereafter stated he favored Auburn and Ohio State over Texas A&M, so the Aggies did well to sway him.

Bleacher Report's Tyler Donohue weighed in, noting just how significant Mond's commitment was for head coach Kevin Sumlin's program:

Texas A&M landed the top dual-threat QB in the 2015 class, Kyler Murray, but already saw him transfer to Oklahoma. The Aggies also lost signal-caller Kyle Allen, who transferred to Houston, creating a climate of instability in College Station, Texas, at the most important position.

Sooners transfer Trevor Knight will be the starter for Texas A&M in 2016. Beyond this coming year, though, the competition should be wide open and create an opportunity for Mond to see the field within his first year or two on campus.

Recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports unless noted otherwise. Stats courtesy of PointStreak.com.