Texas Longhorns star quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft on Wednesday.
Ewers posted a video on his social media pages thanking Longhorns coaches and teammates for helping him succeed while playing in burnt orange and white.
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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, #3, passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
“My whole life I have dreamed of playing football on the 40 Acres. These last three years have been some of the best years I could have imagined. The relationships I have built between coaches and teammates will last forever. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to play soccer in my home state, at the best university in the world.
“With prayer and careful consideration, I am officially declaring myself in favor of the NFL Draft. Thank you. Hook ’em.”
Ewers made his decision as rumors swirled about whether he would enter the transfer portal instead of declaring for the draft. Ewers had a $6 million offer to transfer out of Texas and play elsewhere next season, On3 Sports reported.
However, that doesn’t seem to be the case now.
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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, #3, warms up before the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Ohio State on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
The Texas star’s 2024 season ended in crushing fashion with a loss in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Ohio State.
Ewers had 3,472 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes for the Longhorns this season.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, #3, warms up as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
It’s unclear where he’ll land in the draft. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are considered the two best quarterbacks of the draft class, but some solid workouts in the days leading up to the event could change scouts’ opinions quickly.
