Several mock drafts have painted a clear picture of the 2025 quarterback class—Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, and Shedeur Sanders are expected to headline the first round, leaving a noticeable absence of one name: Quinn Ewers. Just a year ago, everyone was convinced Ewers was going to be the next big thing heading to the NFL, and that feeling got pretty strong after that killer season with 31 touchdowns and taking the Longhorns way into the CFP. Sure, he had those injuries last season—the oblique tear and that nasty high-ankle sprain—but honestly, it felt more about how his game stacked up. And as the draft stuff unfolded, Ewers just kept sliding down those boards.
Once projected as a surefire early-round pick, the former five-star prospect now looks like an early Day 3 selection, possibly sneaking into the fourth round. His skill set remains undeniable, but perception and momentum can be just as crucial as talent when it comes to draft positioning. And right now, Quinn Ewers seems to be fighting an uphill battle.
And that battle definitely didn’t get any easier thanks to the latest shot fired by Cory Kinnan of Daft on Draft. With Ewers’ draft stock already trending downward, Kinnan took to X with a bold statement that sparked plenty of debate. “It’s easy to see using hindsight analysis,” Kinnan wrote. “But it was also really easy to see in the moment that using Quinn Ewers and Donovan Edwards as cover athletes on CFB 25 was a really bad call.” The comment hit hard, not just because it questioned Quinn Ewers’ draft standing but because it suggested the hype surrounding him had been overblown from the start. For a Texas QB1 who was once billed as the next big thing under Steve Sarkisian, the sentiment was a stinging reality check.
It’s easy to see using hindsight analysis. But it was also really easy to see in the moment that using Quinn Ewers and Donovan Edwards as cover athletes on CFB 25 was a really bad call
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) April 2, 2025
The San Antonio-born thrower’s situation is a cautionary tale of the unpredictability of the draft stock. He has the arm talent, the prototypical size, and the athletic ability that NFL teams look for in a modern quarterback, but there have been lingering concerns about his consistency and overall ceiling at the next level. Even after finishing Second-Team All-SEC last season with 3,472 yards, scouts have picked apart areas of his game, questioning his decision-making under pressure and whether his mechanics will translate smoothly to the pro level. And when insiders like Kinnan start calling into question the legitimacy of his pre-draft hype, it only adds to the perception that Ewers may not be the franchise quarterback some once believed he would be.
Still, despite the negative buzz, Quinn Ewers hasn’t completely fallen off the radar. In one recent mock draft, he landed with the New Orleans Saints at No. 93 overall. “The Saints can take their shot on Kellen Moore’s franchise QB here to replace Derek Carr, as Ewers showed a lot of arm, accuracy, and athletic promise at his pro day,” TSN analyst Vinnie Iyer noted. It’s not a first-round selection, but it does offer Ewers a fresh opportunity in a quarterback room that could soon be in transition.
Derek Carr remains the starter for now, but the Saints are clearly looking toward the future, and if Ewers lands in the right situation with a coach like Kellen Moore—who has a reputation for maximizing quarterback talent—there’s still a path for him to succeed. The biggest takeaway from Ewers’ draft slide is that talent alone doesn’t dictate draft stock—narrative plays a huge role.
Quinn Ewers to the Saints? Kellen Moore says ‘never say never’
New Orleans is doing their homework this draft season, and while they may not be desperate for a quarterback, Quinn Ewers’ name keeps swirling in conversations. Saints head coach Kellen Moore made it clear at the annual league meeting that his team is keeping all options open.
“Everyone does homework every year,” Moore said when asked about evaluating quarterbacks. “It’s a valuable position.” No argument there—finding the right QB can change a franchise overnight.
On the possibility of drafting one, Moore emphasized the importance of patience in selecting the right guy. While Derek Carr is in place as the starter, Moore isn’t ruling out the idea of bringing in fresh competition for the backup spot. “I’ll never say never,” he added.
One of the biggest takeaways from Ewers’ draft slide is that talent alone doesn’t dictate draft stock—narrative plays a huge role. The Texas QB put up solid numbers last season (293 completions on 44 attempts for a 65.8% completion rate), but questions about his consistency and long-term ceiling remain. Moore, though, has a soft spot for quarterbacks. “I’m a quarterback guy,” he admitted. So, while the Saints might not be QB-hungry right now, don’t be surprised if they decide Ewers is a project worth their homework.
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