This year’s NFL Draft saw intense competition, but it wasn’t expected that a projected first-round pick would slide to the fifth or even the last round. Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide from the first to fifth round has sparked plenty of discussion across social media.
Alongside him, Texas QB Quinn Ewers, once considered a future first-round pick, also saw his draft stock drop significantly, landing in the seventh round. Fans still wonder what went wrong, but analyst Adam Breneman believes Ewers’ drop was no accident. According to him, this wasn’t random.
Analyst Explains Why Quinn Ewers’ NFL Draft Slide Wasn’t Random
Quinn Ewers’ 2025 NFL Draft did not unfold as expected. Once considered a can’t-miss star, the former Texas Longhorns quarterback fell to the seventh round, landing at pick No. 231 overall with the Miami Dolphins.
It was a shocking drop for a player who had previously drawn comparisons to Texas legend Vince Young. Everyone expected Ewers to go in the early rounds. Instead, he was the 14th quarterback taken, behind 13 others, including two from the FCS. However, according to Adam Breneman, Ewers’ fall was a direct result of his choices.
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Breneman revealed that Ewers had offers to transfer to top programs like Miami and Notre Dame, two schools hunting for a star QB. The Fighting Irish had a strong system with great coaching. The Hurricanes reportedly offered big NIL deals to sweeten the pot. But Ewers turned it all down. He chose to stay loyal to Texas.
The analyst explained, “Now he’s got something to prove. And this time, the stakes are even higher.” Ewers’ draft slide was likely influenced by concerns over durability, as he missed time due to injuries every season he played.
Scouts also raised doubts about his deep-ball accuracy, even though he was strong with short and intermediate passes. He didn’t get many chances to show what he could do in different offensive systems.
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Ewers stayed loyal to Texas, which showed his commitment, but it ultimately cost him a higher draft spot.
With the Miami Dolphins selecting him, Ewers has a chance to prove his doubters wrong and show that his talent can succeed at the next level by backing up Tua Tagovailoa in South Florida.
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