COLLEGE STATION, TX — A New Era of Influence: Conner Weigman Named to TIME 100’s Most Influential in Sports
In a moment that captured national headlines and ignited a wave of pride across Aggieland, Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman has officially been named to the prestigious TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports, becoming the youngest college football player ever to receive the honor.
Weigman, 21, has emerged as more than just the face of Texas A&M football—he’s quickly becoming the standard-bearer for a new generation of athletes: talented, composed, values-driven, and relentlessly focused. TIME’s global panel of sports journalists, coaches, and cultural experts cited his “rare blend of on-field command and off-field leadership” as key to his groundbreaking inclusion.
> “Conner Weigman is not only one of the most electric players in college football,” TIME wrote in its feature article, “he’s also a blueprint for what the sport’s future looks like—smart, principled, and unshakably authentic.”
A Breakout Star in the Spotlight
Weigman’s breakout 2024 season was one for the history books. He threw for 4,268 yards, rushed for another 723, and accounted for 42 total touchdowns, leading the Aggies to their first SEC Championship Game appearance in a decade. But his influence stretched far beyond the stat sheet.
As team captain, Weigman introduced mental health check-ins at weekly team meetings, initiated team-wide community service events in the Brazos Valley, and mentored underclassmen both on and off the field.
> “He’s our quarterback, our mentor, and our brother,” said teammate and wide receiver Ja’Marion Banks. “Everything changed when Conner stepped into that locker room as a leader.”
TIME’s Recognition and National Impact
TIME’s announcement sparked a wave of support across the sports world. NFL MVPs, college coaches, and even Olympic athletes congratulated Weigman on social media, many citing his poise, humility, and character.
College Station Mayor John Nichols proclaimed August 10 as “Conner Weigman Day,” calling him “an ambassador of Texas A&M values and a unifier in a time when college sports need true leaders.”
The Pride of the 12th Man
In a packed press conference at the Hall of Champions, Weigman remained humble.
> “This honor means the world to me,” he said. “But it’s not just mine. It’s for every teammate, coach, fan, and professor who believed in me. I’m standing on the shoulders of a community that’s poured into me since day one.”
Weigman’s meteoric rise has made him a top Heisman contender and a likely first-round NFL Draft pick in 2026—but those closest to him say his impact is already bigger than football.
> “He’s transformed how the world sees Texas A&M,” said head coach Mike Elko. “This university has always been special, but Conner gave it a new voice. A powerful, authentic, and inspiring voice.”
A Legacy in the Making
With the 2025 season on the horizon and Aggieland buzzing with anticipation, Weigman isn’t resting on laurels. He’s launching a youth leadership foundation this fall and continues to host film-study nights open to any student-athlete on campus—regardless of sport.
And as TIME so perfectly stated:
> “Conner Weigman isn’t just leading a football team. He’s leading a movement.”
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