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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Quinn Ewers, Texas

Quinn Ewers is a Day 2 prospect

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.

The Athletic mocks Texas QB Quinn Ewers to Seahawks in 2nd round

The Athletic mocks Texas QB Quinn Ewers to Seahawks in 2nd round

The Seattle Seahawks have more questions at quarterback for this offseason. Geno Smith, who has been the starter for the last three years, is going into the final year of his contract. Smith approached the team about an extension last summer, and will surely be pushing for one again in the coming months.

Extending Smith is certainly a viable option for Seattle, as it would ensure their long-term starter remains in the city and could help alleviate cap concerns. It would also likely signal the Seahawks intention of drafting a quarterback to develop for the coming years.

The quarterback class for the 2025 NFL draft is not considered to be as deep as it was in 2024, but there are still some Seattle should consider as a project. One such quarterback is Texas Longhorns starter Quinn Ewers, who has declared for the draft.

Ewers being a Seahawk is something The Athletic is predicting, as the Longhorn finds his way to the Emerald City in the second round in their latest mock draft. NFL Draft analysist Nick Baumgardner mentioned on Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob Show “There’s a lot of really good stuff with him – a lot, a lot, He’s been through a ton of high-pressure situations there at Texas. It’s a hard place to play and he got criticized a lot, but he’s overcome it.”

Ewers had a stellar career on the 40 Acres, especially his last two. Overall, Ewers completed 64% of his passes for 9,128 yards, 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. He guided Texas to a Bix XII title in 2023 and to the SEC Championship Game in 2024. During the inaugural run of the expanded College Football Playoff, Ewers’ Longhorns won two playoff games – including throwing two critical touchdowns in overtime during the Peach Bowl. Ewers got Texas to the College Football Semi-Final in back to back seasons.

However, he certainly is a project. Perhaps sitting behind Geno Smith for a year or two could help his development at the professional level.

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Where does ESPN’s Mel Kiper rank Quinn Ewers in 2025 NFL Draft QB class?

Mel Kiper has updated his Big Board player ranking and Mock Draft. Where does ESPN’s NFL Draft guru rank Quinn Ewers in the QB class?

As Quinn Ewers was deciding whether to enter the 2025 NFL Draft or return to college football for another season, there was a lot of speculation as to what the junior quarterback should do and what his place in the NFL Draft would be.

In the end, Ewers did declare for the NFL Draft, despite reports of lucrative NIL offers from other schools that would have dwarfed what he could make in the NFL as a mid-round draft pick.

Now, the analyst that revolutionized the Mock Draft and Big Board player rankings is out with his latest update to both for the 2025 NFL Draft. Kiper doesn’t have Ewers going in the first round, in fact he doesn’t say where Ewers will be drafted at all. But we can gain some insight from where Kiper has the Southlake Carroll product ranked against the other quarterbacks in the draft.

Kiper ranks Ewers as the No. 7 QB in the draft. ESPN’s draft guru has Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders as the No. 1 QB in the draft, followed by Miami’s Cam Ward, Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe of Alabama, Kyle McCord of Syracus and Will Howard of the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke and Lousiville’s Tyler Shough round out the top ten quarterbacks on the list.

In Kiper’s Mock Draft, Miami’s Cam Ward is the projected No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Sanders is projected to be the No. 3 pick by the NY Giants.

As for the Longhorns, Kiper has OT Kelvin Banks Jr. getting picked by the San Fransisco 49ers with the 11th pick in the draft. Banks is the only Longhorn Kiper has going in the first round.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers reportedly turned down $8M NIL transfer offer

REPORT: Quinn Ewers turned down an $8 million NIL transfer offer to enter NFL Draft, leaving millions of dollars on the table.

On Wednesday, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers announced he would forgo his remaining year of college football eligibility and declare for the NFL draft. A new report suggests he turned down a fortune to make his pro dreams a reality.

Ewers indicated before the college football playoff semifinal against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl that he would turn pro. Even after the comment, there was a great deal of speculation and unsolicited advice regarding whether he would be better off returning to college. The logic went that by transferring, he could end up in a more lucrative situation than he would as a mid-round draft pick. One rumor suggested Ewers was offered $6 million dollars to transfer to another program.

Now, longtime Longhorns reporter Chip Brown of Horns247 reports the number was higher.

Brown reported Ewers was offered a staggering $8 million to transfer by one school. However, the Southlake Carroll graduate was ready to move on from college football and wanted to preserve his college football experience as a Longhorn.

Brown wrote that two NFL scouts told Horns247 they expect Ewers to be a late first-round to early third-round pick in April. Rookie salaries in the NFL are tiered. Top picks are projected to sign contracts worth roughly $42 million over four years. The bottom of the first round would get about $13 million for four years. Second-round picks will range from around $10.7 million to $6.8 million. Third-round picks are expected to sign contracts around $6 million.

If the report is true, Ewers left a considerable amount on the table even if he’s drafted after the top half of the NFL draft.

“Texas was the only place he wanted to play college football,” Riley Dodge, Ewers’ high school coach at Southlake Carroll, told Brown. “He wanted to leave Texas in good standing.”

Ewers wanted to be a Longhorn his entire life and wants to only be known as a Longhorn from here on out. Brown points out, “Oddly enough, Ewers was labeled a money-seeking mercenary when he graduated from Southlake Carroll early, reclassifying to the 2021 recruiting class and taking NIL money after signing with Ohio State. At the time, Ohio allowed high school students to accept NIL money while Texas laws didn’t.”

Ewers said before the Cotton Bowl matchup with the Buckeyes that his choice to leave high school early was for his family, Brown says.

“Ewers grew up a Longhorn fan and developed such a bond with his teammates and coaches and such a love for his time at Texas that he never considered an $8 million NIL offer to transfer and play another season of college football elsewhere.”

Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for 2025 NFL draft

Quinn Ewers has declared for the 2025 NFL draft

The Arch Manning era starts in 2025 at Texas. That’s because Quinn Ewers announced Wednesday he will enter the NFL draft and leave the Longhorns.

Ewers finishes his college career throwing for 9.128 yards and 68 touchdowns in three seasons. He started his career at Ohio State and transferred to Texas after one season.

This opens the way for Manning, the heralded recruit from football royalty, will start for the Longhorns next season.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for the 2025 NFL Draft

Ewers is the latest Longhorn to declare, and

Just ahead of the deadline to declare his intention, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has opted to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

It’s an interesting decision for Ewers, whose uneven play in Texas’ impressive season did little to help his potential NFL draft stock. His accuracy, winning experience and leadership elevate Ewers into the conversation for being a top-5 quarterback in this generally underwhelming class. The potential to earn more in NIL money at Texas than he will on his rookie contract in the NFL didn’t persuade Ewers to stay and compete with Arch Manning for the Longhorns job in 2025.

However, Ewers struggled mightily at pushing the ball down the field and handling pressure. Ball security and poor mobility each failed to progress in his three seasons at Texas. It’s tough to gauge projections this early, but the 6-foot-2 Ewers currently projects as a middle-round talent based on game tape.

Ewers joins several other Longhorns who have declared in recent days, including WR Isaiah Bond, TE Gunnar Helm and RT Cameron Williams.

Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers declares for NFL draft

Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers has officially declared for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, the final day to make the decision or transfer.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers announced Wednesday that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility to declare for the NFL draft. His agent confirmed the decision to Pete Thamel of ESPN, and Ewers shared a heartfelt video on X expressing gratitude and excitement for the next chapter of his football journey.

Ewers, a third-year quarterback, leaves Texas as one of the program’s most accomplished signal-callers. Over three seasons, he started 35 games, led the Longhorns to 27 wins, and made history with back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances. His 21-4 record as a starter over the past two seasons marks the best two-season stretch for a Texas quarterback since Colt McCoy’s 25-2 record in 2008-09.

Ewers recorded 26 consecutive games with a passing touchdown, the longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision and the second-longest in Texas program history behind McCoy’s 29-game streak.

There has been abundant speculation about Ewers in recent days. The Southlake Carroll graduate reportedly had lucrative name, image and likeness licensing offers to transfer, including one rumored to be worth $6 million dollars. The opinions on whether Ewers should transfer or go pro were mixed, but many draft experts urged him to transfer.

Before the college football playoff semifinal against Ohio State at the Cotton Bowl, Ewers said his plan was to turn pro. On the final day to declare for the NFL draft, the junior made the call.

A semifinalist for the 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year, Maxwell Award, and Davey O’Brien Award, Ewers garnered numerous accolades during his collegiate career.

Ewers transferred to Texas from Ohio State in January 2022 and quickly became a cornerstone of the Longhorns’ offense. According to USA TODAY and CBS Sports, Ewers is projected to be a second-round pick. The NFL draft is slated for Thursday, April 24.

NFL Draft analyst gives 11th hour advice for Quinn Ewers to ‘grad-transfer’

Former ESPN Analyst Todd McShay gives advice to Quinn Ewers.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers indicated in an interview with ESPN’s Pete Thamel that his return to college football at Texas for another season is unlikely. The news puts to rest rumors surrounding the elite Southlake Carroll graduate’s future at Texas.

Among the speculation was talk of a $6 million transfer offer from an unnamed school, as well as potential fits with Georgia or even joining Bill Belichick’s team in North Carolina — an idea that would have seemed outlandish just a few years ago.

NFL draft analyst Todd McShay suggested another year in college football could benefit Ewers. McShay, a former ESPN host, noted that conversations with NFL teams reveal a consistent sentiment: Ewers might not yet be ready for the leap to the professional ranks.

“When I talk to NFL teams, I’ve solicited and I’ve gotten unsolicited (feedback),” McShay said. “When I’m talking to guys in the league —landslide: ‘He needs to grad transfer.’”

Such a move could pave the way for Arch Manning to become the starting quarterback while Ewers continues to develop. However, if Ewers transfers, it’s likely to come with a significant name, image and likeness licensing deal. While money is a significant factor in college decisions for athletes these days, Ewers doesn’t seem to be the type of player who would prioritize money. For instance, we saw his response to questions about a potential $6 million dollar transfer offer.

“I think that’s selfish of me to be even thinking about it or looking at that,” Ewers said. “I owe my teammates the best version of me right now. I can’t be looking forward or I’ll trip on the rock that’s sitting right in front of me. I’ve got to be locked in on what’s right here.”

McShay said we didn’t see the best year out of Quinn Ewers, and although it might not be to the same transfer caliber as Carson Beck, it’s certainly worth eyeing.

“I don’t know that another year with Quinn Ewers is necessarily going to change him like I think it could elevate a Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier, if I’m being totally honest,” McShay said. “But I also think we didn’t see the best of Quinn Ewers this year. Whether it was the oblique injury, whether it was the ankle injury at times, whether it was the pressure of playing at Texas which is a lot more overwhelming than people think.

With quarterback Ewers confirming he does not plan to return to Austin next season the question of his draft status looms. Although we know for certain his time will not be spent next season under Steve Sarkisian at Texas, what could happen if he chooses to go forward with the NFL draft?

Ewers led Texas to back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff, but his draft stock is uncertain. Projections from USA TODAY suggest he could be selected as early as the second round and CBS Sports thinks so, too. Though not ideal for a player of his caliber, draft position is not always a definitive measure of success. Tom Brady, famously picked 199th in the 2000 draft, became a seven-time Super Bowl champion, fueling debates about whether his success was the result of his talent or Belichick’s coaching.

As Ewers sets his sights on the NFL, Texas fans can look ahead to the 2025 season opener. The Longhorns will travel to Columbus on Aug. 30 to take on Ohio State. All eyes will be on Arch Manning as QB1.

Quinn Ewers NFL Draft choice made more difficult by NIL riches in college

Ewers NFL Draft dilemma made more difficult by NIL riches in college. As USA TODAY Sports points out, he can make more money transferring.

Before Texas’ Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State, Quinn Ewers told ESPN that he intended to enter the NFL draft. When asked if he expects to play college football next year he said, “No, I don’t.” But after the game, Ewers admitted, “Coming up short two years, it’s tough.”

Earlier this season, Ewers was trending as a first round pick. But injuries and uneven play have affected his draft status. Now, Ewers is projected by many as a mid-round pick in April.

College football players not in the national championship game have until Wednesday to declare for the NFL draft. That means Ewers has less than 48 hours to make his decision.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel said there are questions surrounding the Southlake Carroll graduate’s draft grade, noting NFL scouts have widely varying opinions of where he might land.

“Ewers projects as a divisive prospect in this upcoming draft, as one general manager told ESPN that he sees Ewers as a top-100 pick but admitted there’s a ‘wild variance’ within his scouting department on Ewers’ NFL projection,” Thamel reported.

Ewers’ time in Austin is most certainly over. Arch Manning will be the starting QB for the 2025 season. It used to be a player either returned to school at the college he played for or he entered the draft.

But as USA TODAY Sports’ Matt Hayes points out, there is a third option that could be the most profitable. Ewers can undoubtedly make more in NIL money by transferring to another school.

“The first quarterback selected outside the first round in the 2024 draft was Spencer Rattler, who went to the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round. That’s about where Ewers is currently slotted. Rattler signed a four-year deal with the Saints for $4.35 million, with an average salary of $1.08 million. Ewers could quadruple that $1.08 number on the open college football market — for one season of work.” — Matt Hayes, USA TODAY

Hayes points out that former Georgia QB Carson Beck reportedly earned $4 million in NIL money to transfer to Miami.

“If Ewers hits the college football open market, there will be multiple blue blood, deep-pocket teams bidding for him, including but not limited to Ohio State, Georgia and Southern California — all of which have the money to make Ewers an offer he can’t refuse.

And why would he?

Unless you’re a guaranteed first round pick, there’s no benefit in leaving early for the NFL. Especially if you’re an elite quarterback with CFP wins on your resume.

Even if Ewers were a second-round pick — the next best scenario — he’d still make more money in college football.” — Matt Hayes, USA TODAY

Did Texas Longhorns fans expect too much from Quinn Ewers?

Quinn Ewers had one of the best careers of any Texas Longhorns QB, but his failure to win the national title made him under-appreciated.

The Quinn Ewers era at Texas is most certainly over. Before the Cotton Bowl, Ewers told ESPN that he was going to enter the draft. There have also been rumors of a hefty NIL deal waiting for the Southlake Carroll product if he transfers.

Either way, the plan for UT and coach Steve Sarkisian is to start Arch Manning next season. A season that begins at the Horseshoe in Columbus against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ewers played three seasons as the Texas starting QB. In his first season, he started well, had Texas tied with Alabama at DKR before getting injured. UT struggled to a 6-4 record. That offseason, Texas signed superstar recruit Arch Manning.

Ewers second season was better. He still got injured and missed two games. Maalik Murphy started those games. Manning was third string. But Ewers led the Horns to the college football playoff semifinals, where Texas would lose to Washington.

In 2024, Ewers third year at Texas, the junior missed more time due to injury. This time it was Manning that filled in and Texas fans finally got to see how dynamic Arch was. But when Ewers was healthy, he slipped back into the starting role and once again led Texas to the CFP semifinal.

Ewers had, on paper, a great career at Texas. He accomplished more than Sam Ehlinger, or Chris Simms, or Major Applewhite. Or almost any other Texas quarterback not named Vince Young or Colt McCoy. Ewers 9,128 total yards passing is third on the Texas all-time list, behind McCoy and Ehlinger, each played almost four full years to Ewers three.

But many view Ewers tenure at Texas to be a failure, or at least a disappointment. Some of that was Ewers pedigree before he arrived in Austin and some of that was the super star backup.

Ewers grew up a huge Texas fan and always wanted to play for the Longhorns. Ewers was also the unanimous No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class. But Tom Herman couldn’t close the deal and Ewers went to Ohio State instead. It could’ve been personality differences. It could have been Ewers didn’t like the direction of the Texas program. Or Ewers went to OSU for more NIL money. Whatever the case, missing out on Ewers led directly to Herman’s dismissal as Texas head coach.

While Ewers was behind CJ Stroud at Ohio State, Texas hired Steve Sarkisian to be head coach. Quinn left Ohio State to play for Sark.

Ewers numbers dipped in 2024 compared to 2023. This season, he completed 66.5% of his passes for 3,189 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In 2023, he completed 69% of his passes for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. But did he regress? Certainly the competition in the SEC was tougher than the Big 12.

But there’s also Manning’s influence on perception. Fans always want the shiny new toy. And with Manning’s makeup, pedigree and genes, he might be the greatest example of great expectations that’s ever been. Manning was the No. 1 recruit in his class too.

Ewers occasional “lost” demeanor didn’t always help him. It is like he gets a 1,000 yard stare. He also had some huge failures on the big stages. In both semifinals, Ewers could’t get it done. Was it all his fault? No. But the stigma will last a long time.

Ewers was a very good college quarterback. At times, very good. But it was the big moments he was average, combined with his pedigree and the promise of what’s next with Manning that have caused him to be under appreciated, rightly or wrongly. It’s how fans are.