Rumors Swirl: Texas QB Quinn Ewers Has Reportedly Made Final Decision on CFB Future Amid 2025 NFL Draft Speculation
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers remained uncertain about his future on Monday, declining to confirm whether he plans to return for his senior season or declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
“I’m not sure yet. I’m just focused on winning these [College Football Playoff] games,” Ewers told reporters. “I haven’t thought about anything beyond that.”
Despite his comments, reports have surfaced suggesting Ewers may be leaning toward entering the NFL.
The Longhorns won’t be in dire straits next season if Quinn Ewers declares for the NFL draft, as highly-touted prospect Arch Manning is ready to step up. The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning has impressed in limited action this season, throwing for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions while completing 67.8 percent of his passes.
There’s a case to be made that even if Ewers returns, Texas would benefit from holding an open quarterback competition. Manning has patiently waited for two years behind Ewers and deserves a legitimate shot at the starting job.
Ewers, however, hasn’t done anything to lose his role as QB1, posting 2,665 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions while completing 66.2 percent of his throws. He’s led Texas to a second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance, where they’ll face Clemson on Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. ET (TNT, HBO Max).
Still, it’s fair to question whether Ewers has significantly boosted his draft stock this season. In Texas’ two losses to Georgia, he threw for 569 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, while taking 11 sacks and losing two fumbles—performances unlikely to impress NFL scouts against elite competition.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. currently ranks Ewers fifth among quarterbacks on his big board, behind Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, and Georgia’s Carson Beck.
While this year’s quarterback class isn’t particularly deep, Ewers’ draft floor likely sits in the second or third round. Another season at Texas could help him solidify himself as a first-round talent, but that remains uncertain.
For now, Ewers’ focus is on Clemson, but his decision after the season will be closely watched by both Texas fans and NFL evaluators.
