Oklahoma State just got itself a boost at the quarterback position.
Drew Mestemaker, who led all of FBS college football in passing yards with North Texas this season, will be transferring to Oklahoma State next season, according to multiple reports.
According to On3, Mestemaker also has a “two-year deal” worth $7 million attached to his commitment to Oklahoma State, which is seemingly connected to an NIL contract.
Mestemaker, who just completed his freshman season with the Mean Green, will be joining former North Texas coach Eric Morris, who signed a five-year deal with Oklahoma State to replace Mike Gundy in December.
“I think just the relationships that I’ve built there with Coach Morris, Coach [Sean] Brophy and that whole staff, offense and defense,” Mestemaker said to ESPN. “I think Coach Morris is the best play-caller in the nation. The insight he has, and the way he sees offense, and the way he makes me at quarterback comfortable in everything we are running.
“I feel like sets me up for success in everything that he calls.”
Mestemaker led the FBS by throwing for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 68.9 percent of his passes, helping lead North Texas to a 12-2 record and a bowl win over San Diego State.
The 20-year-old chose to remain loyal to Morris, saying that he is excited to continue playing under him in Stillwater.
“To be the starting point of it all, and the one that’s locked in first, I hope getting that out there will help more name [players] realize how special this staff really is,” Mestemaker added. “If I didn’t 100 percent trust these guys with my career, I’d take longer to see what’s out there and test out the waters.”
The move comes following another underwhelming season for the Cowboys, who finished with a 1-11 record, failing to land a win in the Big 12.
Mestemaker acknowledged that there is a lot of work to do in Stillwater for a potential turnaround.
“I know Coach Morris knows there’s work to do,” he said. “But he’s never shied from that. We knew last year, there was work to do. People thought we’d be struggling to make a bowl game again.
“I know this staff on offense and defense never shied away from a challenge.”
