A total of 14 quarterbacks were drafted in the 2025 NFL draft—14 names going pro this season from the college football ranks. The drafts fell, the prospects rose, and there wasn’t a hint of boredom as we saw hyped bubbles burst unexpectedly and unexpected dark horses rise quickly. This was probably a draft class in recent memory where even Mel Kiper failed to predict the fate of his prospects, and we all saw that furious, near fire-breathing tirade by Kiper refusing to accept the verdict of the 32 franchises. Yes, Shedeur Sanders‘ fall was unexpected, brutal, and almost eye-opening, but what about Quinn Ewers?
Well, Ewers’ story is increasingly being portrayed as a pleasant one that turns haunting by its end. Ewers came a lion in college football, standing alone at the top, but 4 years of college football placed him in the NFL draft’s 7th round. A lion who stuck last in the sheep’s herd. Where were the faults? Who was responsible, and what did Quinn Ewers do to see such a mighty fall, unseen in college football in his draft? Ewers’ arrival in college football was like a prophecy being fulfilled. Initially, a 1st-ranked, near-perfect 1,000-rated 247 Sports QB prospect of 2022. Ewers reclassified for 2021 for NIL money and an early chance to grace the CFB fields. The result?
Well, Ewers’ hype was still unmatched, even when he joined Ohio State last in August. The QB stayed there and played just one game before quickly joining Texas. Texas would be the place where he would lead the team to back-to-back playoff spots, produce 9,128 yards, become one of the storied QBs of the program, and all that while trying to keep at bay a proverbial monkey off his back (Arch Manning). But even after all of this, the QB was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 7th round, behind all other QBs, including some FCS ones. This seems to be a massive problem, right?
Well, Josh Pate, in his recent podcast on April 29th, talked about why Quinn Ewers’ downfall wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him. Especially when calls largely mount that the QB would have made more money through NIL if he decided to stay one more year in college football. “He wanted to go play professional football. So, if that’s your priority and your family is extremely well off financially anyway, you’re not in a typical situation. He is not a guy who grew up struggling to rub two dimes together…And also, he’s not going to be in a poverty situation signing an NFL deal, even in the seventh round”.
Quinn Ewers made close to $6 million in NIL money, playing for Texas, and justified the NIL tag quite well. Moreover, even after the 2024 season ended, it was reported that Ewers had an offer of a whopping $8 million deal on the table, but the player chose to keep his Texas legacy. “He wanted to leave Texas in good standing”. Ewers’ high school coach, Riley Dodge, spoke in a recent interview. So, in between staying loyal to Texas, fulfilling his dream of going pro, and choosing an $8 million deal, the QB chose the former two. This alone shows the levels of resilience and mindset the QB has. And, it won’t be a stretch at all to say that Ewers will exceed expectations in Miami, too, in the NFL. Moreover, he will still make $800k with his rookie contract, so, $7.2 million loss won’t be justified for many. But Ewers? Well, he has made his decision loud and clear.
Steve Sarkisian comes in support of Quinn Ewers
In Miami, the player will play behind QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson. While initially the QB will primarily feature behind these two QBs, he still will have a slight chance to showcase his skills when needed. At 231st pick, the expectations would certainly be low for the QB himself, but, as a developmental prospect, Ewers can still snatch his chance when injury hits the QB room and can even take Zach Wilson’s QB2 role in determination. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian also justified the QB’s move to the NFL.
“I feel for Quinn. He was a great player for us. I think about a lot of the people who have come into this program over the past four years that have impacted the growth and the trajectory of our program, and he’s right there near the top, if not at the top. I think it’s ironic that so many things are written and talked about the players from a negative standpoint, that transfer schools or stay in school to take more money…All of a sudden, here’s a guy that said, ‘I want to leave a legacy at Texas. I want to go play in the NFL.’ Now they’re knocking him for not taking the money in college”.
Well, the head coach is right in many aspects; college football fans might be thinking in terms of a $7.2 million loss. But Ewers isn’t too concerned, given his family’s wealth and his desire to play in the NFL irrespective of the incentives. Now, at a glance, the move can work out for the former Texas QB, as Miami isn’t even the worst place for a QB to land, according to those who disagree. Just see the QB room of the Cleveland Browns, and you will know the worst place for a QB to land in this draft.
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