Quinn Ewers was one of the top quarterbacks in college football and would’ve been one of the top returning quarterbacks had he decided to return for another year.
Now, he has dropped to Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft and might not hear his name called.
With QBs like Will Howard and Kyle McCord still on the board and the number of QB-needy teams dwindling, Ewers could end up undrafted.
Ewers’ Draft Chances
While the market for backup quarterbacks isn’t deep, a few teams could still be in play. Quinn Ewers brings veteran experience and undeniable arm talent, having proven himself at the collegiate level. For a team looking to take a low-risk flyer on a high-upside passer, Ewers could be an intriguing option.
Franchises like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Rams—who may be preparing for life after Matthew Stafford—could all be in the mix. The current QB landscape works in Ewers’ favor, and he remains one of the best available options.
Though it’s possible Ewers goes undrafted, there’s a strong chance a team will be willing to bet on his potential.
Quinn Ewers Scouting Report
Quinn Ewers found success at the collegiate level, leading the University of Texas to two College Football Playoff semifinal appearances. In 2024, he threw for 3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Despite pressure from Arch Manning for the starting job, Ewers held onto the role whenever he was healthy. While his performance was strong, lingering injury concerns may be contributing to his uncertain draft projection.
PFSN’s scouting report on Ewers says, “Ewers’ arm elasticity is special, and it allows him to remain a passing threat from virtually any platform. Ewers possesses plenty of arm strength to complement his flexibility in throwing angles. While he’s not the most explosive or fastest quarterback, he’s quick enough to create modest off-script plays.
At his best, Ewers can dissect defenses and distribute the ball effectively across the field. However, inconsistency and timing issues with receivers remain concerns. These flaws must be addressed for him to succeed at the next level—something PFSN’s scouting report also emphasized.
“Ewers’ execution on a down-to-down basis is very inconsistent, and much of it stems from his mechanics. While he’s fluid and flexible as a thrower, he also has a frustratingly lax, free-styling mechanical nature that can run counter to optimal timing and alignment. While Ewers’ arm elasticity can correct imperfect mechanics to a degree, his accuracy to all thirds can be inconsistent because of his lacking base discipline,” read the scouting report.
Ewers needs to clean up parts of his game, but he wasn’t one of the best QB recruits in his class for no reason, on top of being a winner in college. There is a possibility he goes undrafted, but his experience and arm talent should find him a team in the later rounds.
