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Expert explains how 2024 could impact Quinn Ewers' draft stock
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers. Sara Diggins/USA Today Sports via American-Statesman

NFL Draft expert explains how 2024 could impact Texas QB Quinn Ewers' stock

By Clark Dalton  |  Last updated 7/10/24

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is entering a pivotal season that could determine whether he's a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

In his latest college QB rankings, The Athletic's Dane Brugler rates Ewers No. 3 in the class behind Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Georgia's Carson Beck. 

"Aside from the numbers, Ewers made noticeable strides between what he put on tape in 2022 and 2023, and it is fair to project another jump in his development this upcoming season," wrote Brugler. "Ewers has first-round buzz among scouts, although his development in 2024 will ultimately determine where he is drafted in April." 

Last season, Ewers completed 69% of his passes for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 78.3 QBR, the 17th-best in the FBS. He also helped the Longhorns pull off a 34-24 road upset vs. Alabama in Week 2.

This upcoming season may be more challenging for the 21-year-old passer. Some of Texas' best playmakers — including wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell — left for the NFL. 

The Longhorns moved from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference, where they will face much better competition. Ewers, however, doesn't seem nervous.

"First, I've got to play well this year, so, yeah, I'm excited for all the opportunities in front of me — super blessed to be in the position that I'm in," Ewers said of his approach to the NFL Draft via The Athletic's Larry Holder. "You know, there's probably a million people who wish they were a quarterback for Texas and [had] the opportunity to go play in the NFL next year. So that just kind of puts a different perspective on things."

If Ewers leads Texas to its second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance and produces excellent numbers, he should climb draft boards. Per Tankathon's projections, the Seattle Seahawks will take him with the 11th overall pick.

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