TEXAS A&M
Grant Gunnell is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2019 recruiting class, and he was being heavily pursued by a few SEC teams, including Texas A&M.
However, on Wednesday, former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin managed a huge score, landing Gunnell’s commitment and bringing the one-time Aggie target to Arizona.
As you can see below, Gunnell announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon:
Thanks to God, Family, Friends, Coaches and Teamates. COMMITTED. #EraZona19 #BearDown pic.twitter.com/R7rOmIpUV6
— Grant Gunnell (@grantgunnell7) June 6, 2018
According to the 247Sports composite, Gunnell is the No. 3 pro-style quarterback in the class of 2019 and the No. 13 overall recruit from the state of Texas.
For new A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, this is a surprise, as Fisher has been landing a lot of the Lone Star State’s top talent.
I would think this one is far from over.
I think Jimbo wasn’t going to be held hostage to Gunnell’s whimsy. Before committing to zona, Gunnell and two other 2019 QBs were scheduled to be in College Station for a visit.
If nothing else, Sumlin can recruit a QB.
But he can’t develop them. I find this a strange move. I’ve heard that the kid’s folks had a ton of influence in the decision. Jimbo is supposed to be a QB whisperer. Sumlin has lost more QB’s to transfer due to his poor handling of them than I care to count.