Mond Selected 66th Overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings
Apr 30, 2021 | Football
Texas A&M record holder in nearly every passing and total offense category, quarterback Kellen Mond was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the second pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday evening.
Mond's selection extended Texas A&M's streak with at least one selection in the first 75 picks of the NFL Draft to 11 years.
"I could not be more proud of Kellen," Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "He has worked hard to develop his skills. He came here and won the job but continued to work hard to develop. I am sure he will continue that work ethic at the next level. It's gratifying as a coach because you know the goals and aspirations Kellen had as a youngster. He dreamed of playing college football, playing in a major bowl like the Orange Bowl, and now to move on to the NFL. That's what he has dreamed of and it is very rewarding as a coach to see that dream fulfilled. I think he will have a great future with the Vikings."
Mond, from San Antonio, Texas, departed College Station as Texas A&M's all-time total offense, passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions and attempts career leader. Following his senior, season Mond earned 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl MVP in Mobile, Alabama after connecting on two touchdowns through the air and a pair of two-point conversions.
"The arrow keeps pointing up with him because he has a very live arm," NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said. "You saw him get better each and every year culminating with that Senior Bowl MVP performance. The arm strength is not an issue as you see him push the ball vertically down the field. He has this quick twitch to him and he does not have a lot of space and is still able to get the ball out."
Despite all of the challenges that the 2020 season presented, Mond led the Aggies to a historic year concluding with an eight-game win streak, including a thrilling victory over No. 13 North Carolina in the 87th annual Orange Bowl. A&M finished the 2020 season 9-1 and ranked No. 4 by both the AP and Coaches Poll.
Mond posted a program-best 3-0 mark in bowl games, leading the Aggies to wins at the Gator, Texas and Orange Bowl over his final three seasons in Aggieland. Regarded as one of the most consistent dual-threats in the country, Mond tied Johnny Manziel's all-time program record of 93 touchdowns responsible for, good for 10th all-time in SEC history.
"He is an athletic quarterback and all of the tools are there," ESPN's Booger McFarland said. "He is a modern day NFL quarterback for where the league is trending."
Following his senior season, Mond was named a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Witten Collegiate Man of the Year.
Mond's selection extended Texas A&M's streak with at least one selection in the first 75 picks of the NFL Draft to 11 years.
That life-changing moment... https://t.co/beULBtdkHJ pic.twitter.com/1vAGqcXLF9
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) May 1, 2021
"I could not be more proud of Kellen," Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "He has worked hard to develop his skills. He came here and won the job but continued to work hard to develop. I am sure he will continue that work ethic at the next level. It's gratifying as a coach because you know the goals and aspirations Kellen had as a youngster. He dreamed of playing college football, playing in a major bowl like the Orange Bowl, and now to move on to the NFL. That's what he has dreamed of and it is very rewarding as a coach to see that dream fulfilled. I think he will have a great future with the Vikings."
Mond, from San Antonio, Texas, departed College Station as Texas A&M's all-time total offense, passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions and attempts career leader. Following his senior, season Mond earned 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl MVP in Mobile, Alabama after connecting on two touchdowns through the air and a pair of two-point conversions.
"The arrow keeps pointing up with him because he has a very live arm," NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said. "You saw him get better each and every year culminating with that Senior Bowl MVP performance. The arm strength is not an issue as you see him push the ball vertically down the field. He has this quick twitch to him and he does not have a lot of space and is still able to get the ball out."
Despite all of the challenges that the 2020 season presented, Mond led the Aggies to a historic year concluding with an eight-game win streak, including a thrilling victory over No. 13 North Carolina in the 87th annual Orange Bowl. A&M finished the 2020 season 9-1 and ranked No. 4 by both the AP and Coaches Poll.
Mond posted a program-best 3-0 mark in bowl games, leading the Aggies to wins at the Gator, Texas and Orange Bowl over his final three seasons in Aggieland. Regarded as one of the most consistent dual-threats in the country, Mond tied Johnny Manziel's all-time program record of 93 touchdowns responsible for, good for 10th all-time in SEC history.
"He is an athletic quarterback and all of the tools are there," ESPN's Booger McFarland said. "He is a modern day NFL quarterback for where the league is trending."
Following his senior season, Mond was named a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Witten Collegiate Man of the Year.
LIVE: @TheKellenMond reacts to getting selected by the #Vikings https://t.co/pO2ABZa7l0
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 1, 2021
| Kellen Mond's Career Stats | |||||||||||
| Passing | |||||||||||
| Year | Class | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | AY/A | TD | Int | Rate |
| *2017 | FR | 10 | 117 | 227 | 51.5 | 1375 | 6.1 | 5.6 | 8 | 6 | 108.8 |
| *2018 | SO | 13 | 238 | 415 | 57.3 | 3107 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 24 | 9 | 135 |
| *2019 | JR | 13 | 258 | 419 | 61.6 | 2897 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 20 | 9 | 131.1 |
| *2020 | SR | 10 | 188 | 297 | 63.3 | 2282 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 19 | 3 | 146.9 |
| Career | 801 | 1358 | 59 | 9661 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 71 | 27 | 132 | ||
| Rushing | Scrimmage | ||||||||||
| Year | Class | G | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Plays | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| *2017 | FR | 10 | 89 | 340 | 3.8 | 3 | 89 | 340 | 3.8 | 3 | |
| *2018 | SO | 13 | 149 | 474 | 3.2 | 7 | 149 | 474 | 3.2 | 7 | |
| *2019 | JR | 13 | 126 | 501 | 4 | 8 | 126 | 501 | 4 | 8 | |
| *2020 | SR | 10 | 74 | 294 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 294 | 4 | 4 | |
| Career | 438 | 1609 | 3.7 | 22 | 438 | 1609 | 3.7 | 22 | |||
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