QB Bachmeier to sign up with WR bro at Stanford
Pete Thamel, ESPNFeb 5, 2024, 11:58 AM ET Bear Bachmeier, among the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2025, has dedicated to play at Stanford, he told ESPN in a phone interview.Bachmeier is the No. 6 dual-threat quarterback in the ESPN Junior 300 and is ranked No. 262 total. He’ll be joining his bro, Tiger Bachmeier, a rising sophomore at Stanford who led true freshman Pac-12 wide receivers in both catches (36 )and lawns(409 )last season, scoring 3 touchdowns.Bear Bachmeier chose Stanford over Oregon, Arkansas and Michigan State.
His offer sheet consisted of Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Michigan.” Stanford is among the leading degrees in nation, “Bachmeier told ESPN.
“What Coach [Troy] Taylor’s background is, I have full belief and self-confidence that Stanford football is on the increase and will begin winning ACC championships and contend for national championships.”The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Bachmeier is entering his senior year at Murrieta Valley(California
)High School having actually already tossed for 5,550 backyards and 47 touchdowns.He will end up being the 3rd member of his family to play FBS football. His oldest sibling, Hank, is a quarterback at Wake
Forest who likewise has dipped into both Boise State and Louisiana Tech. His sister, Ella, is a heptathlete for the University of Redlands.Bear Bachmeier informed ESPN he plans to wear No. 47 as a quarterback in college. He said the idea was greenlighted by the Stanford staff, and
he postured in the number on his recruiting visit. He said he’s used that number since he started playing football at age 5 and likes to funnel a fullback mentality when he takes off running.”I wouldn’t wish to get in front of me,”Bachmeier stated.”I believe I play like Josh Allen. I’m a passer first however can tuck the ball and go get extra yards. “Through seeing his bro grow last season, Bachmeier stated he saw both the connection the Stanford training personnel has with the players and the off-field chances offered through the university. He also saw firsthand the offensive development of Taylor and his personnel, as he said development was a critical part of his college decision.Bachmeier also confessed that playing with his brother was a huge allure.”It was a huge impact,”Bear said of playing together with his bro. “Him existing and getting first-hand experience through him to what
actually goes on. Also, it’s going to be cool as hell when I’m throwing goals to him.”Hank Bachmeier beamed with pride about his brothers uniting at Stanford. He said that Tiger is studying computer technology, and with a chuckle, said that Bear, the extrovert of the household, wishes to be President of the United States.He recalled youth games of corridor football and Bear Bachmeier being able to dribble a basketball between his legs at age 3. He joked about Bear walking as a kid with a whiffle ball bat and asking strangers to pitch to him. (One more Bachmeier brother or sister, Dollar, remains in the pipeline, although he’s still just 14 years of ages. )”Our bond is cool,”Hank Bachmeier informed ESPN.” To be able to see these guys grow up. I do not push these guys. They are incredibly disciplined, and to see their journey, it makes me wreck. I’m so happy with them. “Bear Bachmeier stated he’s appreciative of all his siblings pressing him and wants to continue the household tradition.” I think just blindly copying their work principles and their intelligence and how they bring themselves,”Bachmeier said.”The youngest, in my opinion, is constantly going to be the best. It’s going to be terrific to keep the lineage going. I’m going all out all. I wish to be the best Bachmeier.”