Quinn Ewers was considered as the top overall recruit in 2022 by multiple analysts when he left football factory Carroll Senior High in Southlake, Texas. He initially committed to the University of Texas but then decommitted and headed to Ohio State. Ewers made national news when he skipped his senior season in High School and joined the Buckeyes.
He only saw the field for two plays at Ohio State as C.J. Stroud had a lock on the starting spot. He left and joined the Longhorns in 2022, where he started for the last three seasons. He set the record for most passing yards in a single conference championship game with 452 yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State in 2023.
He finished his college career with a win over Georgia for the first season that Texas was in the SEC, and then played three postseason games before losing, ironically, to Ohio State in the CFB Semifinal.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 214 pounds
40 time: 4.74 seconds (est.)
In January, Ewers announced that he was committing to the NFL Draft and leaving the Longhorns who turn to Arch Manning. Ewers won 27 of his 35 games played at Texas and brought them to the College Football Playoffs for the last two seasons.
Quinn Ewers stats (2022-24)
*includes postseason/bowl games (stats from Sports Reference)
Pros
- Athletic and mobile quarterback from a Pro-style offense
- Arm strength and skill to throw any pass
- Good decision-maker in the pocket, high football IQ
- Good improvisional skills and can extend plays with his legs though he wasn’t much of a runner at Texas
- Gunslinger not afraid to take risks, will take hits but stands strong in the pocket and delivers with downfield accuracy
- Succeeded in Steve Sarkisian’s complex passing scheme that used all three levels and passing that relied on anticipation and accuracy with layered routes of multiple receivers each play
Cons
- Was injured in all three seasons as a starter
- Needs to develop his read progressions beyond the first or second read.
- Throwing mechanics need continued attention
- Needs to improve footwork and accuracy when pass pressure disrupts the pocket
Fantasy Outlook
The expectation is that Ewers is likely a Day 2 pick by a team looking at their future and not necessarily for this year. The Saints, Dolphins, Seahawks and Cowboys are considered potential landing spots. Ewers still would benefit from continued development. He’s smart and physically capable of being an NFL starter at some point.
Ewers is a natural passer with a good command of the offense. He does not get flustered and his calmness lifts the rest of the team when games get more challenging. If he can clean up his mechanics and continue to progress at the pro-level, he could develop into a starter. His frame is smaller than prototypical, but Ewers has succeeded at all previous levels. He needs to prove his durability and that may not be known until he gets appreciable playing starts.