Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker agree to put NFL future discussions on hold until after Oklahoma State's season

STILLWATER, Okla. — As Drew Mestemaker continues to build one of the most impressive seasons in Oklahoma State football history, questions about his potential NFL future are beginning to emerge. But neither Mestemaker nor head coach Eric Morris is interested in letting those conversations become a distraction.

Ahead of Saturday's Big 12 showdown against No. 10 Texas Tech, Morris revealed that he and his quarterback have agreed to wait until the conclusion of Oklahoma State's season before discussing Mestemaker's professional future.

"I think that's right for everyone in this program," Morris said. "He owes it to the team. I owe it to this team."

Morris also indicated that his relationship with Mestemaker makes navigating those conversations easier, allowing both to remain focused on the Cowboys' remaining games rather than decisions that could come afterward. For Mestemaker, the message was equally straightforward.

"This team is special and this season is special," Mestemaker said. "There's no point in thinking about it because there is nothing I can do about it right now."

The discussion comes as Mestemaker's remarkable season continues to attract attention. The former North Texas quarterback has emerged as one of the Big 12's most productive offensive players in his first season at Oklahoma State, helping transform the Cowboys' offense under Morris.

His latest performance offered another example of that development. In Oklahoma State's 66-28 victory over Kansas State, Mestemaker completed 22 of 28 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns. He also scored a rushing touchdown and caught a touchdown pass on a trick play.

The performance made Mestemaker the first power-conference player in 30 seasons to throw four touchdown passes while also recording a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same road game. It also extended his Oklahoma State school record to eight consecutive games with at least 300 passing yards, surpassing Mason Rudolph's previous mark of seven.

Those performances have naturally raised questions about what might come next for the quarterback, particularly as Oklahoma State approaches the final stretch of its regular season. However, Mestemaker has made clear that his attention remains on the opportunity directly in front of him.

The Cowboys improved to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play following their victory at Kansas State, securing bowl eligibility for the first time since 2023.

Oklahoma State now returns home for one of its biggest games of the season, hosting No. 10 Texas Tech in a nationally televised blackout match-up Saturday night at Boone Pickens Stadium.

For Morris and Mestemaker, any discussion about the quarterback's future can wait. Their immediate priority is helping Oklahoma State finish a season that has already delivered significant progress for the program.