Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger officially put to rest any speculation regarding his future via Twitter moments ago.
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— Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger3) January 7, 2020
After a record-setting junior season, Ehlinger requested feedback from the NFL’s College Advisory Committee to determine where he would be projected to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Most draft eligible players tend to do this on a fact-finding basis.
The Austin native surpassed several of former quarterback Vince Young’s records throughout 2019. In fact, Ehlinger now only trails former quarterback Colt McCoy in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns in a single season.
According to WalterFootball.com, Ehlinger was projected as the No. 14 quarterback in the 2020 draft class. If he were to declare this year, he would likely be a day three selection.
If Ehlinger’s no quit attitude on the field is any indication of his decisions made off the field, there are much higher goals to obtain.
Since arriving on the Forty Acres in 2017, Ehlinger has drastically improved each season. If he continues to develop throughout his fourth year, his draft stock will undoubtedly increase.
Ehlinger threw for 3,663 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2019.