Garrett Gilbert will arrive at SMU fully eligible to compete for the starting quarterback job in June.
After taking a whopping 27 hours at the University of Texas so he can graduate on time, Gilbert is excited for the opportunity he will have on the Hilltop.
Even with the amount of hours he is taken, which includes three online courses, Gilbert still throws four to five times a week.
This is an effort to get ready for the more than 250 throws SMU quarterbacks perform in a usual practice.
“You definitely have to take care of it after practice and especially during camp when we’ll be throwing everyday so we’ll have to take care of it,” Gilbert said after coming to watch an SMU practice this spring. “I’m just excited about getting back out and being able to practice