Conner Weigman reveals what advice his dad gave that led him to sign with Texas A&M

Sometimes, you just have to trust your old man. On Sunday, Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman revealed his father’s advice that led to him committing to the Aggies.

“I sat down with my dad, and he just told me, ‘This isn’t a four-year decision. It’s a 40-year decision,'” Weigman recalled. “To just be able to get into the Aggie network and to go and get my degree and get my Aggie Ring. I mean, I feel like that’s gonna be a huge thing, especially living in the state of Texas.”

Hailing from Cypress, Texas, Weigman was a top product in the Class of 2022. The five-star recruit was the No. 4 QB in his class and the 29th-best prospect in the nation, according to On3 Industry Ratings. When Weigman gave Texas A&M an opportunity to be his home, the program didn’t waste it.

“I grew up a college football fan. I mean, I didn’t really have a specific school,” Weigman said. “What got me here was they treated me like family, just the whole coaching staff. I mean, everyone in College Station. It was a different, different feel than wherever else I was visiting and whatever talking other schools I was talking to.”

Making the most of the moment

That different feeling manifested in Weigman’s play. As a freshman, Weigman made five appearances and started the final four games of the season. In his limited time, the 6-foot-3 QB recorded 72 completions for 896 yards and eight touchdowns.

Weigman showed flashes of greatness, tallying 338 passing yards against No. 15 Ole Miss in his first appearance. Despite an underwhelming season, Texas A&M finished strong. With Weigman at the helm, the Aggies won their final two contests, defeating UMass and No. 6 LSU.

In the whirlwind of staff changes, tumultuous fans and positional competition, Weigman is thankful for the simple things at A&M.

“Today’s open practice, [my family] will be up here, and we’re going to lunch after this, and I probably wouldn’t be able to do that with them anywhere else,” Weigman said. “I try and relish it and take advantage of those moments as much as possible.”

Although Weigman finished the 2022 campaign on a high note, the starting spot isn’t automatically his. The sophomore QB must defeat Max Johnson for the job. Johnson started three games last season and boosted the Aggies to back-to-back wins against No. 13 Miami and No. 10 Arkansas before his season was cut short due to injury.