JD PicKell: Texas reaching ceiling is tied to starting QB Quinn Ewers

The plan for 2023 success is straightforward: Texas needs a great season from Quinn Ewers.

Texas’ path to a Big 12 title is simple and straightforward. The team needs starting quarterback Quinn Ewers to be a championship level starter.

JD PicKell agrees with that sentiment and shared the following thoughts on Ewers’ importance.

“If he reaches his ceiling, if he’s a top five quarterback for Texas, they’re gonna be in Jerry World.”

The above statement is true, and perhaps much more. If the Longhorns get a top five quarterback in the country with this offensive line and receiver room, Texas is going to the College Football Playoff.

In reality, he probably will not be that good. He probably will not be in New York for the Heisman, and I would be stunned if he completed anywhere near 70% of his passes.

A realistic expectation goes as follows: 3,000 yards, 30 touchdowns and between 62% and 64% completion rate. With the current receiving corps and how long his offensive time will give him to throw, that expectation is well within reason.

Texas’ season hinges on Quinn Ewers being solid and stable. If he gives the team that kind of performance, the Longhorns will win 10 games and a conference title.