Kellen Mond could easily jump to the top of the list by the end of the season, but at this point, Mond is in a similar position to Jalen Hurts circa 2016.
Hurts faced competition from an upperclassman with experience and a highly touted redshirt freshman. Similarly, Mond is competing against redshirt freshman Nick Starkel and last season’s backup, rising senior Jake Hubanek.
There is a real chance the Texas A&M coaching staff goes with the most experienced option in Hubanek, but much like Hurts, there is a strong belief for some that Mond may emerge as the starter. He has many of the qualities necessary for the job, including athletic ability, composure and a strong arm. Hubanek would be the safe choice, but Mond has a much higher upside.
Mond makes some sense, too, when one considers offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone spent a great deal of time recruiting Mond. Mazzone inherited Hubanek.