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Quinn Ewers, the Texas Longhorns star quarterback, has officially announced his decision to forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft. The announcement came on Wednesday, with his agent, Ron Slavin, confirming the news to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Ewers also shared an emotional video on social media, expressing his gratitude for his time at Texas and excitement for the next chapter of his football career. "This has been an incredible journey, and I'm ready to take the next step," Ewers shared in his heartfelt message.
Ewers leaves behind an impressive legacy at Texas. As a third-year quarterback, he started 35 games over three seasons, leading the Longhorns to 27 victories. He made history by guiding Texas to its first two College Football Playoff (CFP) appearances and achieved a remarkable 21-4 record as a starter over the past two seasons.
This run marks the best two-season stretch for a Texas quarterback since Colt McCoy's 25-2 record in 2008-09. Ewers also recorded a streak of 26 consecutive games with a ing touchdown, which stands as the longest active streak in the FBS and second-longest in Texas history, just behind McCoy's 29-game streak.
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The Southlake Carroll product faced significant speculation about his future in recent weeks. Reports suggested Ewers had lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offers to transfer, with one rumored to be worth $6 million.
What's next for Ewers after declaring for NFL draft?
While opinions were divided on whether he should transfer or go pro, many draft experts encouraged him to consider transferring. However, Ewers made his intentions clear before the CFP semifinal against Ohio State when he stated, "My plan is to turn pro." True to his word, Ewers declared for the NFL Draft on the final day of eligibility.
Ewers' college career was filled with accolades and recognition. He was a semifinalist for prestigious awards such as the Walter Camp Player of the Year, Maxwell Award, and Davey O'Brien Award in 2024. After transferring to Texas from Ohio State in January 2022, he quickly became a cornerstone of the Longhorns' offense, solidifying his status as one of the program's most accomplished quarterbacks.
According to projections by USA TODAY and CBS Sports, Ewers is expected to be selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 24th.