The golden-armed kid from Southlake, Texas took an unprecedented path to the NFL draft. After receiving his first D1 offer in sixth grade from North Texas, Ewers blossomed into the nation's top-ranked recruit at Carroll Senior High School, where he amassed 6,445 passing yards and 73 touchdowns in just 22 games. His pursuit of NIL opportunities led him to reclassify and enroll early at Ohio State, where he took just two snaps before transferring back home to Texas. Ewers' three-year reign as the Longhorns' starter produced 7,378 passing yards and 56 touchdowns while leading Texas to consecutive College Football Playoff appearances. His junior campaign featured a record-breaking 452-yard performance in the Big 12 Championship and a five-touchdown showcase against Florida. Most impressively, he led Texas to eight straight road wins, including statement victories at Michigan and Alabama. The 2024 season saw Ewers earn Maxwell Award and Walter Camp semifinalist honors while maintaining a 20-game touchdown streak, second only to Colt McCoy in program history. Despite a controversial mid-season benching against Georgia, he bounced back to lead Texas to the SEC Championship game and ultimately finished with 27 career wins, surpassing McCoy for the most in school history. Scouting Report: Strengths Shows exceptional touch and timing on intermediate throws when working from a clean pocket - consistently hits receivers in stride between the numbers Masterful ball-handler who sells play-action fakes with rare authenticity - freezes second-level defenders and creates throwing windows Natural rhythm passer who thrives in the 10-20 yard range - displays surgical accuracy when footwork aligns with throwing platform Road warrior mentality shows up in the stats - eight straight wins in hostile environments with a 15:1 TD/INT ratio Creates throwing lanes with diverse arm angles - shows craftiness working around pressure when maintaining composure Quick-twitch release allows him to beat defensive backs to spots - ball comes out hot on timing routes Demonstrates bounce-back ability after adversity - responded to Georgia benching with three straight multi-touchdown games Commands respect in the huddle - teammates consistently praise his competitive fire and leadership presence Scouting Report: Weaknesses Lacks consistency and touch in the short passing game - simple screens and dump-offs become adventures too often Limited mobility and rushing ability severely restrict offensive flexibility - cannot threaten defenses with his legs Field vision deteriorates rapidly under pressure - fails to process through progressions when pocket gets muddy Concerning injury history with multiple upper body issues - durability questions dating back to high school Decision-making regressed significantly in 2024 - forces too many throws into coverage trying to create explosive plays Scouting Report: Summary The painful truth about Quinn Ewers' 2024 campaign is that it likely cost him millions. A potential first-round pick entering the season, his stock tumbled as the same tantalizing arm talent that made him special was overshadowed by persistent inconsistency in the short game and questionable decision-making under duress. His ideal landing spot will be with a vertical passing attack that can maximize his exceptional deep ball accuracy and quick release while minimizing his exposure in the short game. A team like the Raiders or Saints could view him as an intriguing developmental prospect - the rare Day 2 quarterback who already possesses elite traits in specific areas. The boom-or-bust nature of Ewers' game makes him a fascinating prospect in the middle rounds. While his ceiling remains sky-high thanks to special arm talent, his floor is concerningly low given his limitations. A team betting on his upside will need patience and a scheme tailored to emphasize downfield passing while protecting him from his weaknesses. Written By: Eli Cooper (Big 12)
How much money did Quinn Ewers lose by not returning for NIL in college football, sliding in 2025 NFL Draft? Had Ewers returned to college football, his payout would have been much more lucrative By Richard Johnson Apr 26, 2025 at 7:10 pm ET After a long wait, Quinn Ewers was drafted at pick No. 231 by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was clear that with heir apparent Arch Manning waiting in the wings, he'd have to play somewhere else in 2025. Ewers entered this draft class with concerns over his arm strength and some worries about a nagging injury that hampered him in the 2024 season for Texas. Throughout the NIL era, there's an interesting theme running through Day 3 of every NFL Draft, and that's whether a player could have earned more by staying in school. There are myriad reasons why a player goes to the draft beyond money, but it is something to factor into any player's decision. Some players who are borderline draftable opt to return to school to at least get something, but the calculus is a little different for quarterbacks. The estimated slot value of pick No. 231 in the draft is around $4.3 million over four years. But, as a starting quarterback with SEC experience, had he gone into the transfer portal, Ewers could have fetched easily over $3 million, and maybe even as much as $4 million with the right suitors in the mix considering Carson Beck's deal. Ewers could have gotten in the mix at Miami, Notre Dame or many other bluebloods in search of a signal-caller last winter had he entered the portal. The fact is that it was never really in question as to whether Ewers would actually turn pro at the end of this season. And the fact that he has turned pro starts his clock to getting a lucrative second contract if Ewers is able to prove he belongs in the league. https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...n-college-football-sliding-in-2025-nfl-draft/
I like the pick. I hope he has the humility to be coached out of his areas of opportunity. We have a QB who has intangibles but has an arm that some still question. Now, we drafted a QB with a live arm and questionable intangibles. Ewers needs to keep his nose to the grindstone and get better every practice and he'll be fine as a backup or eventual successor to #1.
For what it's worth, Dez Bryant said that Ewers is already better than Tua and he's going to be Dan Marino 2.0. Don't shoot the messenger!
They definitely needed to draft at least a developmental quarterback this draft. Surely, he has a higher pedigree than Skylar Thompson. I hope he can develop into a more than serviceable backup.
