Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker joined Big 12 Today to share his journey to Oklahoma State. He began by discussing his upcoming weekend plans to visit Disneyland for the first time, expressing his excitement. Mestemaker reflected on his path to becoming a quarterback, highlighting his progression from a freshman B-team QB to the top quarterback at North Texas, and now at Oklahoma State.

He credited Eric Morris for his development as a quarterback, along with RB Caleb Hawkins' contributions. Mestemaker addressed the significant jump in competition from the Group of 5 at North Texas to the Power Five conference in the Big 12. He also spoke about his relationship with quarterback Cam Ward and the development under Eric Morris’s coaching. Reflecting on his growth, Mestemaker discussed transitioning from playing safety to quarterback and vice versa. He shared his expectations for Oklahoma State’s upcoming season, expressing confidence in their potential to win the Big 12.

While mentioning the possibility of being drafted next season—finding it exciting to see his name in mock drafts—his primary focus remains on this season. He emphasized that he will consider the NFL Draft when the time comes. Mestemaker concluded by explaining that his decision to join Oklahoma State was based on trust in his teammates and the relationships built along the way.

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