Texas Longhorns star quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for NFL draft on Wednesday.
Ewers posted a video on his social media pages expressing his thanks Longhorns coaches and his teammates for helping him succeed while playing in burnt orange and white.
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Texas running back Quinn Ewers, #3, passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
“All my life I have dreamed of playing football on 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 football in my home country , at the best university in the world.
“With prayer and careful consideration, I am officially declaring for the NFL Draft. Thanks. Keep ’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 from Texas and play elsewhere next season, On3 Sport reported.
But it seems that is not the case now.
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Texas running back 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 defeat in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Ohio State.
Ewers had 3,472 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes long-horned this season.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, #3, warms up as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoff. (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
It’s unclear where he will land in the draft. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are considered two of the best running backs in the draft class, but a few solid practices in the days leading up to the event could quickly change scouts’ minds.
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