Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers 2025 NFL Draft Profile

Cons:

• Career stagnation
  The end of the 2023 season brought Ewers to an inflection point where he likely made a mistake. While he wasn't ready for the NFL yet, he was also coming off a high that was unlikely to be repeated at Texas. Now, he's suffered a down 2024 campaign due to more injuries, and he's probably best off transferring than entering the league. It's great he has room to improve, but if that doesn't happen at Texas, where and when will it happen?
  
  
• Inconsistent mechanics
  There are so many examples of Ewers failing to maximize his playmakers because he lazily throws the ball and relies on his arm talent. For as well as he can control the ball, he has to step into his throws almost every time. He doesn't have the elite arm strength to be lazy, and these mechanics have led to missed deep throws and lost yards after the catch opportunities. 
  
  
• Mobility
  Ewers has some pocket movement ability, but he's far from being a nuanced and confident player under pressure. His play under pressure takes an understandable dip compared to being clean, and it's not a massive red flag. However, he can be too late to react and slow to pull the trigger when there's an oncoming rusher, and without the time to set and throw, Ewers' passing efficiency craters due to the factors mentioned above. 
  
  
• Advanced decision-making
  RPO offenses are inherently simplified. Ewers runs an offense that would succeed in the NFL, but he rarely breaks the scheme and transcends it. While others need to play within the scheme more, we'd love to see Ewers make more than the first read consistently. Chances are high he'll go to a lesser scheme with a worse supporting cast, and it's hard to have confidence he'll blossom when challenged to do more. 

Player Evaluation:

Ewers is frustrating because he can swing from excellent to terrible on a drive-by-drive basis. When everything is clicking, he's a fantastic game manager for an elite scheme. His natural talents indicate he can be even more, but injuries have interrupted his career each season, and then he's struggled against pressure when it matters the most. He could use another season in college, and it'd be surprising if he declared for the NFL if he prioritizes his development over his ego. 

Player Comparison:

Pro Comp: Tua Tagovailoa
The right situation can at least put Ewers in the spot where he could potentially succeed if the player does the needed work to improve. Tagovailoa was more naturally accurate but also had a weaker arm and lacked functional athleticism. Like Tua, Ewers has to fully lean into their strengths and mitigate his weaknesses. There are frustrating misses for both, but there's at least a pathway to a successful career. 

A to Z Rankings:

A to Z Big Board Ranking: #66 overall, #6 quarterback

A to Z Draft Grade: 7.43

Draft projection: Late Day 2