College football analysts have begun to question the narrative that Drew Mestemaker is the most overrated player heading into the 2026 season, even as they highlight his impressive yardage and touchdown numbers from the previous year.
During his second season at North Texas, Mestemaker threw for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns, guiding the Mean Green to a 12‑2 record and a near‑playoff berth before a defeat at the hands of Tulane.
Now the quarterback is set to test himself in a new environment, having transferred to Oklahoma State where he will reunite with former North Texas head coach Eric Morris and enter the Power Five conference.
The Cowboys’ offensive output in 2025 was modest, ranking 116th among FBS teams with just 174 passing yards per game and a mere seven touchdowns, a stark contrast to the high‑octane attack Mestemaker displayed in Denton.
NFL scouts have described him as the ‘one and only unproven player at the Power Four level,’ pointing to a limited touchdown total and a high rate of incomplete passes as red flags, while also questioning the financial expectations placed on him.
A Make‑Or‑Break Season in Stillwater
The upcoming campaign will serve as a crucible for Mestemaker, offering a definitive answer to the overrated label that has followed him from Texas to Oklahoma.