Alright, let me just spill my thoughts on this—buckle up! So, Quinn Ewers, huh? This guy had a solid run with the Texas Longhorns for like, what, three seasons? And everyone and their dog seemed to think he was a big shot, thanks to a little magic from Steve Sarkisian. They even whispered those sweet College Football Playoff dreams partly because of him.
But here’s a thing, right? Shining as a college QB doesn’t always mean you’ll make it in the big, bad NFL world. It’s like…you know what? Look at Tim Tebow from Florida or Johnny Manziel from Texas A&M. Even with their Heisman trophies and all that jazz, they kinda fizzled out at the pro level. It happens. A lot, actually.
So, Ewers—yes, the dude everyone drooled over as the top recruit—had a bunch of scouts scratching their heads. Tom Pelissero poked around and got these NFL bigwigs to rank quarterbacks for the 2025 Draft, and Ewers landed in sixth place. Yeah. Sixth. Not exactly dreamland territory, is it?
Let’s chew on this bit some more. Some guys think, okay, meh, maybe he’ll go third or fourth round? But others were like, “Eh, I dunno, man…” One AFC exec even said he’s kinda more of a “player” than a “talent.” He rattled about Ewers’ size—yeah, just about 6’2”, 214 pounds if you’re wondering—and how he seems to be wrapped in bubble wrap with all those injuries. His arm? Average city, apparently. More of a “distributor” than a star baller. It’s like calling him a point guard in football terms. Go figure!
Then there’s his injury saga, seriously meddling with his potential. Ain’t that just a downer? But an AFC coordinator weighed in and mentioned it’s not really the injuries that bug them, it’s more of Ewers’ throwing fundamentals. Says he’s got the short and intermediate throws down, but long ball accuracy? Total hit or miss.
Now here’s a twist for you. Remember when Ewers was like the nation’s sweetheart recruit? Everyone was doing cartwheels when he picked Texas over Ohio State. He was that big a deal. Fast-forward to now, and whoa, different ball game. Coming into the NFL draft scene with a chip on his shoulder must feel a bit…off, I guess? But hey, not everyone’s giving him the cold shoulder.
There’s an NFC quarterback coach chiming in with some positive vibes. Praised Ewers’ character, smarts, and said patience is the thing. Like, this coach sees potential for Ewers to grow into an NFL gig. It’s like watching a seed become a plant, you know? Says he’s got that competitor spirit and the brains that don’t just pop up in any ol’ QB. So, maybe that’s the spark Ewers needs. Anyway, makes you wonder, doesn’t it? How the chips will fall for him… Stay tuned!
