Quinn Ewers Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

AUSTIN – Announcing a significant next step in his football career, Quinn Ewers, the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. This decision follows the Longhorns’ recent appearance in the College Football Playoff where they faced the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Announcement Overview

Ewers shared his declaration through a heartfelt video posted on social media on Wednesday. In his message, he expressed gratitude for the years spent at the University of Texas, saying, “My entire life I’ve dreamed about playing football on the 40 acres. These past three years have been some of the best years I could imagine. The relationships I built with coaches and teammates will last forever. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to play football in my home state at the best university in the world. Thank you. Hook ’em.”

Career Highlights

Throughout his tenure at Texas, Ewers has established himself as a formidable player on the field. Here are some key statistics from his college career:

• Started as the quarterback for the Longhorns after transferring from Ohio State.
• Accumulated a total of 9,128 passing yards.
• Threw 68 touchdown passes over 36 games.
• Ranks third in both yardage and touchdown passes in Texas Longhorns history.

Draft Projections

As draft analysts begin to assess potential picks for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, Ewers is projected to be chosen outside the first round. Current evaluations from experts include:

• Mel Kiper Jr. from ESPN ranks him as the fifth-best quarterback.
• Pro Football Focus lists him as the seventh among his peers.
• CBS Sports ranks him fourth overall for quarterbacks in this upcoming draft class.

Future of Texas Longhorns Quarterback Position

With Ewers’ departure, the Texas Longhorns will look to the highly regarded Arch Manning to take over the starting quarterback role. Manning, who is the nephew of NFL legends Eli and Peyton Manning, filled in when Ewers faced injuries in the last season, showcasing his potential by throwing for 939 yards and nine touchdowns in just ten appearances.

NFL Draft Details

The 2025 NFL Draft is scheduled to occur from April 24 to April 26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Source Information

The information for this article was sourced from Quinn Ewers’ social media announcements and reports from the NCAA.