In the 2025 NFL Draft, prospects like Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough have benefited from the selection process. However, Quinn Ewers from Texas did not manage to elevate his game as he prepares to enter the NFL.
It would be inaccurate to label Ewers as a failure for the Longhorns objectively. Despite being slightly overrated coming off as the top-ranked high school quarterback prospect ever, his innate ability and reliability led Texas close to two National Championship appearances.
Sadly, this hasn’t provided Ewers with the kind of traction required to secure a high pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Rather than expected to be chosen in the latter part of the first round, he is now aiming for a position within the top 100 picks. With new information becoming available weekly from NFL teams and mock drafts, his current projected pick number stands at around 99th overall.
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The outlook continues to deteriorate for Ewers as NFL insiders have invested significant effort into scouting his prospects for the draft. Yahoo’s Charles Robinson reports this.
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Ewers is ranked as low asQB7 on certain teams’ lists and might get picked in the fifth round.
Here’s his full report.
I believe the quarterback position shows significant variability due to numerous factors, yet the typicalQB rankings for most teams go as follows:Miami’s Cam Ward, followed by Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, then Louisville’s Tyler Shough,Ole Miss’s Jaxson Dart, and finallyAlabama’s Jalen Milroe. Notably, manyteams placeSyracuse quarterbackKyle McCord aboveTexas quarterbackQuinn Ewersintheir lists.
Ewers was evaluated as a potential pick in the fourth to fifth round.
That astonished me considering some mock drafts had Ewers slipping into the second round.
Even though he completed 64.9% of his 1,135 pass attempts for 9,128 yards, with 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions across three years, Ewers is considered a project player who might be selected in the later rounds. The 99th overall pick lands near the conclusion of the third round within the realm of compensatory picks.
This can be perilous for quarterbacks as teams typically do not remain committed to a struggling young passer for an extended period. Often, their sole means of escape is through starring in the preseason opportunities.
In the past, there have been several instances where players selected on day two of the draft ended up performing beyond expectations. However, Ewers never aspired to be an underdog or an exception. His aim was always to excel due to his exceptional throwing technique and precise ball placement.
Rather, his mediocre throwing arm, inconsistent response under pressure, and uncertain adaptability to defensive changes hindered him. Over three years, his fragility emerged as a concern. It’s understandable why franchises are hesitant to fully commit to Ewers.
None of this suggests he can’t end up in a supportive setting where he could enhance his footwork, decision-making, and physicality. However, it’s quite challenging for an individual who was previously expected to be among the top picks at this stage of their career.
