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After Quincy Wilson made history by becoming the youngest U.S. athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics, speculation about his future skyrocketed. Track and field fans debated his next steps, with some advocating for a professional career to jumpstart his preparation for the LA Olympics. Others argued that attending college would be the smarter move, allowing him to take advantage of NIL opportunities while continuing to develop his skills in a structured environment.

It seems that Quincy Wilson is leaning toward the collegiate route, as he has been actively visiting various colleges. One visit that generated significant buzz was to Texas A&M on October 5th. During his time on campus, he donned an Aggies jersey and explored the facilities. In an Instagram post announcing the visit, Wilson clarified that he had not made a commitment yet. However, recent developments suggest that he is moving closer to a decision, with Texas seemingly emerging as a strong contender for the talented athlete’s next chapter.

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Texas A&M head coach visits Quincy Wilson’s house

On December 4th, Quincy Wilson posted a photo on his Instagram posing alongside Aggies coach Pat Henry and one of their most successful graduates, Olivia Ekpone. Apparently, they had come to the athlete’s house to meet him and his family to discuss a potential commitment to their team and the workings over there.

 

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In the caption of the Instagram post, Quincy wrote, “Thank you, Coach Henry and @naturallyliv, for taking the time to visit my family and me. Thank you for educating me on Aggie Land. #goaggies #notcommitted #homevisit” The college seems to be quite interested in bringing the athlete on board, as they’re using every tactic to make the commitment possible. The fact that they sent Pat Henry to Quincy’s house is definitely evidence of that.

Coach Henry is one of the best in his profession winning a whooping 27 national titles in his career. Thus, his stature commands respect in the community, showing Quincy why he’s important. Henry also took his now-assistant Olivia Ekpone alongside him, who is a great example for the Olympic gold medalist. The Nigerian athlete is a 12-time NCAA All-American and has competed at the Olympics too. Thus, they’re doing everything they can to bring Quincy on board. However, the athlete is still keeping his options open.

Other colleges Quincy Wilson has visited

Quincy Wilson has visited numerous colleges other than Texas A&M and uploaded Instagram posts wearing their jerseys. While the Aggies was the first one he went to, he followed it up with a visit to the University of Georgia. He went there on October 15th and uploaded an Instagram post with a caption saying, “Go Dawgs?”

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Four days later, Quincy went to Tennessee, adding fuel to the fire. When he uploaded the Instagram post of that visit, it caught the attention of Volunteers graduate and track legend Justin Gatlin, who replied in the comments saying, “VFL,” a chant used in the college. Quincy last visited Texas Tech University on November 9th sporting their jersey.

He confirmed that on every single visit, he’s still non-committed. Thus, the decision to choose his college still rests on him. Of course, the professional route is still open for the athlete who can still decide to sign a contract and start participating in track competitions. He’s certainly capable of this, as he’s one of the fastest 400-meter athletes in the country right now. But, in the end, he will decide to make.

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