Quinn Ewers has been a popular subject in the college football world for what feels like forever. There was a mystique about him when he was at Southlake Carroll due to the fact he was tabbed as a generational recruit.
The gunslinger that went viral on social media for throwing the ball to the moon had just about every program in the country after him. For Texas, landing Ewers meant more. He was supposed to be the quarterback that not only propelled the Tom Herman led Longhorns to the next level, but was also viewed as the reason the program would return to national prominence.
While he took a detour at Ohio State, he eventually ended up suiting up for Texas and Steve Sarkisian. His first season in Austin showcased moments of the elite traits everyone had been raving about, but he wasn’t nearly as electric as many had hoped. Whether those expectations were fair or not is a discussion for a different day, but Ewers is set to take a major step in 2023. 247Sports believes he will rank within the top-10 passers in the country in passing yards.
Ewers came in at No. 7 on the list behind players like Mississippi State’s Will Rogers and UTSA’s Frank Harris. The article cited his growth as a major reason as to why he will be near the top.
Quinn Ewers is perhaps the most interesting quarterback entering 2023 because his potential is enormous. The Texas quarterback had social media buzzing when he picked apart Alabama in the opening quarter of last season’s clash, but a shoulder injury derailed the potential upset and hype surrounding him. Ewers put together a solid first season as a starter and year two could be massive if he’s able to take the expected steps forward. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is familiar with great passers and he spoke highly of Ewers during Big 12 Media Days.
It is safe to assume that if Ewers is somewhere near the top of the rankings in passing yards that this offense will be one of the highest scoring in the country. It also wouldn’t be surprising as Texas’ wide receiver room may be the best in the entire country, with elite playmakers all over the filed. Longhorn fans continue to be on the edge of their seats when it comes to the 2023 season.