With the playoff bracket set, Mike Elko will aim to lead his 11-1 team to a national championship, and he will rely heavily on Marcel Reed to push past Miami in the first round. But that’s not it. There is more good news in store for the Aggies. The QB1 just confirmed that he is returning for another season next year.  How long can he continue playing at A&M, and how many years of NCAA eligibility does he still have remaining?

“I’m coming back,” Reed told Robert Griffin III on the latter’s podcast. “I thought that this was the best place to be. I didn’t think there was any reason to leave Texas A&M. I have the job, and it’s mine to lose. But like, there’s no reason for me to leave.”

With this commitment, Marcel Reed has two more years of NCAA eligibility remaining, meaning he can play for Texas A&M through the 2027 season.

Marcel Reed Background and 2025 Return Announcement

Marcel Reed is a former 4-star recruit from Nashville who committed to Texas A&M, eventually becoming the starting quarterback and orchestrating the Aggies’ offense. He initially saw limited playing time, playing only three games and redshirting, so that he could preserve a year of eligibility.

In 2024, he started as a backup quarterback but became the QB1 after strong mid-season performances. He produced well in the snaps that he was given, which caught the attention of Mike Elko. Elko’s decision to make Reed the starting QB would turn out to be fruitful, as he would go on to finish the 2025 season with 2,932 yards with a 61.8% completion rate, along with 25 touchdowns.

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After the 2025 season ended, Reed announced he would remain at Texas A&M instead of declaring for the NFL draft, signalling his intention to return for at least another college season.

Marcel Reed Eligibility Status: How Many Years Left?

As a redshirt sophomore, Marcel Reed preserved a season of eligibility. That means, after this season, he still has two more seasons to play for the Aggies, stretching till 2027.

This means Mike Elko could have the talented quarterback at his disposal for up to two more seasons, allowing him to build a team around Reed.

Marcel Reed Injury History and Impact on Eligibility

Marcel Reed is not known as an injury-prone player, though he has experienced a few scares. In the regular-season finale against Texas, he appeared to suffer an ankle injury that forced him to leave the game briefly.

He returned on Texas A&M’s next offensive drive, indicating the injury was not serious. Reed’s NCAA eligibility would only be affected if he suffered a season-ending injury that forced him to miss a significant number of games.

Marcel Reed’s Future at Texas A&M and NFL Outlook

There is no doubt that Marcel Reed is a special talent, and his 2025 performance makes that clear. He was one of the central pieces behind the Aggies’ success this season, and his dual-threat abilities constantly force opposing defenses to stay on edge. His play has drawn attention across both college football and the NFL.

Given his trajectory, it’s reasonable to assume that NFL scouts already have him on their radar. If Reed stays healthy and returns for at least one more full season, he will have the chance to refine his game further, strengthen his chemistry with teammates, improve his decision-making, and continue elevating both his NIL and draft value.

Should he remain at Texas A&M and deliver another high-level season, Reed could enter the NFL Draft in 2026 or 2027 as one of the more polished dual-threat quarterbacks in his class.

With the playoff bracket set, the Aggies will need Reed at his absolute best. Texas A&M faces Miami in the first round, and a win would set up a matchup with Ohio State, a team still carrying frustration after losing its unbeaten streak to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game.