Family and Former Texas A&M QB spark Hoel and McMurry to success

Jess Hoel dropped back to pass during a team drill at the beginning of fall camp last August. Hoel’s brother, incoming freshman Jaxon, joined the starting defense to fill in for an injured defensive back. Jess decided to test his younger brother, and Jaxson responded with an interception.

“He read it perfectly, and he picked me off,” Jess said. “I mean, he blew up. Everyone in Abilene knew Jaxon Hoel just picked off his brother. It was wild to watch. I never dreamed I’d throw him an interception, and he let me know about it.”