Once seen as one of college football’s brightest stars, quarterback Quinn Ewers found himself enduring an unexpected and humbling drop in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Once projected as a mid-round selection, Ewers had to wait until the seventh round to hear his name called — a development that caught both him and others off guard.
Quinn Ewers Reacts to Shock Draft Slide to Seventh Round
Ewers, who played for Ohio State͏ and Texas during his ͏college career͏, was ͏the last quarterback selected in the͏ entire 2025 draft. Despite not being a projected first-round͏ pick, it still came as a surprise to ͏many to see quarterbacks͏ with less college success taken͏ ahead of him͏.
Reflecting on the experience, Ewers didn’t ͏hide his feelings but maintained͏ ͏a professional and focused outlook.
“I didn’t expect to fall as low as I did. It is what it is at the end of the day, and I have the same opportunity that everybody else does, and I’m beyond thankful for that. I just want to go in there and play my game,” Ewers said.
Quinn Ewers isn't letting his draft-day fall impact him 💪
“I didn’t expect to fall as low as I did. It is what it is at the end of the day, and I have the same opportunity that everybody else does, and I’m beyond thankful for that. I just want to go in there and play my game." pic.twitter.com/FJtXoy90v7
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The draft day slide was not just a blow to his pride — it also carried financial consequences. NFL rookies selected in earlier rounds typically earn significantly higher contracts, meaning Ewers’ fall represents a tangible financial loss, especially for a player who once commanded strong name recognition and NIL value in college.
Adding to the confusion was how NFL teams viewed his profile during the pre-draft process. According to his agent Ron Slavin, several teams told him that Ewers was indeed viewed as a third- or fourth-round talent. However, his name recognition worked against him in this instance.
“They thought he was a third- or fourth-round pick, but too big of a name to be a clipboard holder. Which I think is chicken sh*t,” Slavin said, expressing his frustration over the reasoning teams gave.
While Shedeur Sanders’ fall into the fifth round took much of the spotlight, other quarterbacks like Will Howard and Ewers also experienced disappointing draft outcomes. Yet, despite the setbacks, Ewers has made it clear he’s focused on moving forward. His message emphasizes readiness and a drive to prove himself at the next level, regardless of draft position.
Now officially part of the NFL, Ewers appears determined to put the past behind him and make the most of the opportunity ahead. “I just want to go in there and play my game,” he reaffirmed — a signal that he’s prepared to let his performance, not his draft number, define his professional journey.
