With Conner Weigman’s departure to Houston, Marcel Reed steps into the spotlight as Texas A&M’s full-time QB1. Last season, he battled through tough SEC matchups, showing flashes but also struggling at times in the pocket. Now, under Mike Elko and offensive coordinator Collin Klein, Reed is determined to elevate his passing game. He’s got help: a stronger receiver room, a loaded backfield, and a balanced offensive line. With these weapons at his disposal, an insider has named Texas A&M’s top offensive weapon.
Marcel Reed’s numbers—61% completions, 1,864 yards, and 15 touchdowns—show promise, but with improved weapons, a breakout season could be on the horizon. On the March 24th episode of The Ruffino & Joe Show, Blake Ruffino stated, “Listen, I’m going to tell you this. I’m just going to throw this out there. I’m higher on Marcel Reed than you are.” Joe countered, “And I’m not low on him. I just kind of got it like—I need to see him as a passer.” However, Ruffino insisted, “I think he’s going to be fine.” The talent is there, and the setup is better; now, it’s on Reed to prove himself.
Ruffino’s belief in Reed hinges on his supporting cast, particularly the addition of Kevin Concepcion. “They got weapons in A&M man. They’ve got weapons now; he is the number one,” Ruffino declared. The NC State transfer, Concepcion, is a certified playmaker, earning ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2023, with 767 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Ruffino praised Concepcion’s versatility, saying, “That is the great thing about him, is that you can put him in so many different positions. I like him as a prospect. I like him as an overall—I like him as an overall wide receiver. And I think he’s gonna—I think you can be creative with him too. It’s gonna be interesting to see how they utilize him.” With his dynamic and explosive play style, Concepcion is poised to be a game-changer for Texas A&M.
Marcel Reed will lead the Aggies when they kick off the season on August 30 against UTSA. With Concepcion joining a loaded group of transfer portal additions, Reed has a strong supporting cast. As Joe put it, “He’s got pretty reliable hands.” With weapons like Izaiah Williams, Jerome Myles, Terry Bussey, Micah Hudson, Mario Craver, Noah Thomas, and Ashton Bethel-Roman, Reed has no excuses.
Reed’s breakout performance against Florida demonstrated his ability to rise to the occasion. However, as Ruffino pointed out, “He did not falter, necessarily. The team around him faltered.” He lacked a true No. 1 receiver to create separation against top defenses. Now, with Concepcion, he has that.
However, concerns remain. Ruffino noted, “What I worry about with Concepcion, and why I don’t want to put him on this list, is you have a defensive-minded head coach that wants to run the football and play really good defense.” Joe also pointed out that Concepcion’s 2023 stats, just 400 yards, weren’t elite. Still, talent is talent, and it depends on how he’s utilized.
Marcel Reed and the Aggies’ offense
Texas A&M kicked off its 2025 spring season with its first press conference on Wednesday. Taking the podium, starting quarterback Marcel Reed gave plenty of insight. He spoke about the team’s depth and highlighted standout players from the 2025 recruiting class and transfer portal. With fresh talent in the mix, Reed made it clear—big things are coming for the Aggies.
Now Reed isn’t just aiming for improvement—he’s setting the bar high. The Aggies’ QB has a clear target in mind, saying, “I’ve set a goal for myself to be above 70 percent passing. … That’s really good in college football, so if I can sit around there, I feel that will be great for the offense. It takes being in the film room and understanding the offense.” Honestly, with a stronger supporting cast and a relentless work ethic, Reed is locked in on taking his game to the next level.
He knows this offense is evolving, and he’s confident in the firepower around him. “We have a year under this offense, and it’s going to look a lot different than it did last year, for sure. We have all types of playmakers from the running back room, the O-line, receivers, and tight ends,” said Reed. But for Texas A&M to make a real push for the CFP, his accuracy and decision-making must take a leap. So, with experienced playmakers and fresh talent at his disposal, there are no excuses—it’s time to deliver.
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