Quinn Ewers is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.
After considerable speculation about whether the Texas quarterback would enter the transfer portal, where he reportedly had numerous lucrative offers, the junior has made the decision to pursue his professional football career.
Ewers started 36 games during his time at Texas, guiding the Longhorns to a Big 12 championship in their last season in the league, an SEC championship appearance in their inaugural season, and consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Over the past two seasons, he achieved a record of 21-5 as a starter and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2024. In total, Ewers completed 64.3% of his passes, accumulating 9,128 yards, 68 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions during his three years at Texas.
Despite his accomplishments, Ewers faced immense pressure from fans who had high expectations. He led the Longhorns to significant victories against teams like Alabama and Michigan, contributing to Coach Steve Sarkisian’s efforts to elevate the program’s status. However, the arrival of highly-touted recruit Arch Manning led to calls for Ewers to be replaced. Ewers, who developed a friendship with Manning, chose to ignore social media chatter and focused on the opinions of his teammates and coaches, which helped him maintain composure both on and off the field.
“I’m super proud of Quinn,” Sarkisian stated after the CFP semifinal. “I don’t know if he’d ever live up to the standards of what everybody thinks he’s supposed to be. But at the end of the day, all he did was show up every day and work, be a great leader, and a great teammate. That’s a real credit to him because human nature, in this day and age, is to look at Twitter, Instagram, and fan boards.”
“But this guy never did that. He fought through everything. Never complained about it one time. And I think that’s why he has so much respect from his teammates,” Sarkisian added.
Ewers has spoken about his growth during his time at Texas, reflecting on his journey from getting his car towed in his freshman year to cutting off his mullet before his second year. His leadership and resilience were evident this past season, especially as he battled injuries yet consistently returned to lead the Longhorns.
As he prepared to face the Buckeyes, a significant moment against his former team, rumors circulated that Ewers might enter the transfer portal after the season. However, it seemed unimaginable for him to don a college football uniform without the iconic burnt orange of Texas. Playing for the Longhorns had always been his aspiration, and he initially transferred from Ohio State due to restrictions on NIL opportunities in Texas.
When asked if he ever considered being the Buckeyes quarterback since his transfer, Ewers replied, “No, sir. This is my dream right here.”
In the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, Ewers completed 23 of 39 passes for 283 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 28-14 loss. While his time at Texas was largely successful, he may be remembered for a pivotal moment in that game when the Longhorns failed to score on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Ultimately, Ewers was strip-sacked by his former roommate Jack Sawyer, who returned the fumble for an 83-yard touchdown, extending Ohio State’s lead.
Although this wasn’t the conclusion Ewers envisioned for his college career, he is poised to take on the next challenge in the NFL.
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