Marcel Reed ranks 9th in SEC quarterback preseason listings

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed is ranked ninth in Brooks Austin's preseason SEC quarterback rankings. The rankings, released ahead of the Aggies' season opener against Missouri State, have drawn backlash for placing Reed behind several quarterbacks, including Keelon Russell from Alabama and LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina. Reed enters his second full starting season after a career-high 3,169 passing yards last year, but he faces scrutiny over decision-making, especially following last season's postseason losses. Improvements in his throwing mechanics noted during preseason practices may not shift his ranking.

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