Quinn Ewers started his college career at Ohio State, getting just two snaps the entire season in his backup role. Don’t worry, though; he soon left and joined Texas, making a name for himself with three solid years of quarterback play. Will those years be enough to get him recognized at the NFL level?
Height: 6 ft – 2 in
Weight: 214 lb
Age: 22
Position: Quarterback
College: Texas
College Career Summary:
Quinn Ewers was a backup at Ohio State and only stayed there for a full season while getting two total snaps. By the end of the season, he transferred to Texas, and he got three consecutive seasons of starting under center. In 2022, he started 10 games, led the team to a 6-4 record, and threw for 2,177 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. It wasn’t the greatest season, but it wasn’t the worst either for him. The following year, he started to get a hand in things. He helped Texas go 10-2 while completing 69 percent of his passes for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Then most recently, he helped Texas go 11-3 in 2024, throwing and completing the most passes of his college career for 3,472 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. In all three of his college seasons, he also rushed for eight touchdowns, though his rushing numbers weren’t that strong. Still, he showcased an ability to utilize his legs when he needed to. It should also be noted that Ewers did miss a couple of games due to injury, and Arch Manning eventually showed what he could do as a starter. He is also ending his career in college with a selection to the Second-Team All-SEC squad and the Second-Team All-Big 12 squad. Not to mention that he also became the Big 12 Championship MVP.
2024 Season
Games Played: 14
Yards: 3,472 passing, -82 rushing
Touchdowns: 31 passing, two rushing
Career Stats:
- 37 games started
- 9,128 passing yards
- 68 total touchdowns
- 140 rush attempts
- 1,135 pass attempts
Passing/Rushing/Receiving/Defensive Metrics:
- -0.4 yards per carry throughout his career
- 0 yards per completion throughout his career
- 24 interceptions across his career
Strengths:
- Exceptional touch on intermediate throws
- Can bounce back after adversity
- Masterful at handling the ball, selling play fakes, freezing defenders
- Quick releasee that can beat defenders
- Teammates praise competitiveness and leadership
- Doesn’t shy away from hostile environments.
Weaknesses:
- Lacking consistency in the short passing game
- Multiple upper body injuries in the past
- Decision-making took a step back during the 2024 season
- Pressure alters field vision massively
High Pressure Situations/Clutch Gene:
Ewers didn’t have the strongest track record this season in high-profile games. Now, he’s played great football on the road, which certainly factors into this category, but those big playoff games saw mixed performances. Against Clemson in the first round, he threw 202 yards, a touchdown, and an interception during a 38-24 victory. During the SEC Championship against Georgia, he threw for 358 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 22-19 loss in overtime. Now, he did have a great game against ASU in the quarterfinals, completing 20 of his 30 pass attempts for 322 yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and a rushing touchdown in a 39-31 double-overtime victory. Throughout his college career, Ewers has had a couple of strong performances in big games and situations, though he’s also turned the ball over in most of them. He had an interception in every single playoff game for Texas this season, including the SEC Championship. One final game that is worth noting came in 2023 when Texas took on Oklahoma State in the e Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship. Ewers completed 35 of his 46 attempts for 452 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in a dominant 49-21 victory. The fact that he added another interception in this game is a little concerning, but I’d say that he more than made up for that here. All in all, Ewers has the potential to be a clutch player in big games, but it feels like we’ll need more info to determine that just yet.
NFL Projection And Fantasy Relevance:
Most upcoming NFL Draft projections have Ewers being taken at some point in the third round or later, which feels accurate enough right now. There are a ton of talented quarterbacks in this upcoming draft class, but there’s a drop-off. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are likely going to go in the first round, then perhaps Jaxson Dart/Jalen Milroe. After them, it’ll be a long journey before another one gets taken, which could leave Ewers on the board until the third or later. When it comes to fantasy football relevance, it likely isn’t going to provide any type of value in standard formats in 2025. I don’t foresee him getting a starting quarterback job as a rookie in the league. He might see a start or two later in the season due to injuries, but he won’t start a full season to the point where you can draft him in standard formats. In dynasty formats though, this is an intriguing option. He’s a quarterback with some high upside, who has played against high-level competition. I don’t know if he’ll be a league winner or even an eventual starter in the league, though he can be a solid backup option on your roster for now.
I think Ewers is projected to go exactly where he should in the draft. I don’t believe that he is as talented as guys like Sanders, Ward, or Dart. However, I do believe that he’s better than fellow signal callers like Riley Leonard and Will Howard. He is a mid-level quarterback in this class who should go at some point in the middle of the draft, and he has the upside to start games in the NFL. He garnered respect and attention from his peers, something that should translate to the next level and that will go a long way in his success as a quarterback.
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