Texas Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Ewers broke his silence on his plans for the 2025 NFL Draft and his future. For now, Ewers claims he hasn’t thought beyond his team’s upcoming first-round College Football Playoff matchup against the Clemson Tigers.
Quinn Ewers Leaves Questions Unanswered and Future With Longhorns Remains Uncertain
“I’m not sure yet,” Ewers said, addressing reporters, “I’m just trying to win these games. I haven’t thought about anything beyond that.”
Rumors that Ewers was quietly preparing to declare for the NFL Draft after this year’s CFP spread through the college football media, raising questions about his future at Texas. It was speculated that the decision came on the heels of widespread criticism of Ewers’ performance in the regular season, which was labeled as lacking and inconsistent.
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Though he has been outshined by his teammate, Arch Manning, Ewers has still had a strong season statistically. He totaled 2,655 yards passing with 25 touchdowns and nine picks, while completing 66.2% of his passes. Ewers may also wind up being a top-10 QB selected and a potential first-round selection in the 2025 class.
Ewers’ response to media speculation avoids any commitment and leaves the question of his future up in the air for now. He remains eligible to return to Texas for another year, with the option of using the transfer portal to find greener pastures if he so chooses.
How Would the Longhorns Be Affected If Ewers Declares for Draft?
If Ewers declares for the draft, the Longhorns will likely fall back on their current backup, Manning, who has been prepped for the starting role and has consistently proven his reliability. The football heir-apparent of the Manning family has put up incredible performances in his sporadic appearances on the field, throwing for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, with a 67.8% completion percentage this season.
In such a situation, Manning, who has spent two seasons as a backup, will likely lead Texas this upcoming season. This is strengthened by reports that Manning intends to return to the Longhorns for the 2025 season.
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Ewers might be waiting until the Longhorns’ season is officially over to announce his final decision on whether to stay for another season or declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Ultimately, Texas will likely not experience any significant changes heading into their game against Clemson in the first round of the CFP.
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