Once the crown jewel of college football recruiting, Ewers enters the 2025 NFL Draft as an enigma. The Texas gunslinger with that snappy release has NFL teams intrigued but cautious – a talented passer whose draft stock hasn’t quite matched his five-star pedigree. Let’s break down where this 31-touchdown quarterback might land come draft weekend.
The numbers don’t lie – 31 touchdowns last season, 9,128 career yards, and a playoff run with the Longhorns.
At 6’2″, 214 pounds, Ewers has that quick release scouts drool over and thrives when plays break down (just check that 89.2 PFF scramble grade). But man, those inconsistent mechanics under pressure and durability questions? That’s why we’re talking Day 2 instead of a top-10 pick.
Let’s be real – Ewers isn’t going in the first round. Despite leading Texas to the College Football Playoff with 3,472 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2024, he’s likely hearing his name called on Day 2 or even Day 3.
Most experts have him as QB4 or QB5 in this class, hovering around the 71st overall prospect. Think Colt McCoy 2.0 – a backup with some starter upside if everything breaks right.
Dallas Cowboys
C’mon, this is too perfect. Texas kid backing up a 32-year-old Dak Prescott? As one scout put it: “Ewers is a project mechanically and mentally, plus he’s young enough (he’ll be 22 this year) to where he could sit for four years and still have plenty of time left in his career.” Jerry Jones loves a good homecoming story.
San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Shanahan could work magic with that arm talent. With Purdy entering his contract year, Ewers could be the insurance policy that becomes much more. Imagine that quick release in Shanahan’s offense – scary stuff.
Miami Dolphins
We all know Tua’s injury history isn’t exactly comforting. Miami’s vertical passing game would let Ewers cook with that arm strength, while giving him time to iron out those mechanical wrinkles behind the scenes.
New York Jets
With a new front office, new coaching staff, and Justin Fields on a prove-it deal, this screams “draft a developmental quarterback.” If Fields stumbles, Ewers could be warming up on the sideline by season’s end.
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Las Vegas Raiders
The QB room with Geno Smith and Aidan O’Connell isn’t exactly set in stone. Ewers could push both guys while developing in a low-pressure environment. Vegas loves a good gamble, right?
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