When the 2025 NFL Draft began, most fans were fixated on the unexpected fall of Shedeur Sanders, but another surprising storyline has started to pick up steam—Quinn Ewers’ drop in draft stock. Once seen as one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation, Ewers has faded from the spotlight, and fans across the country are taking notice.
Ewers ended his college career at Texas on a rocky note, struggling through injuries including an oblique tear and a high ankle sprain. Despite these setbacks, he still led the Longhorns to two straight College Football Playoff semifinal appearances. However, that wasn’t enough to silence the critics. Now, analysts expect Ewers to slide into the third round or later—a major fall considering the early hype surrounding him.
too much talk about the browns drafting a qb in next years draft that probably won’t even declare
— gabb (@gabbgoudy) April 25, 2025
NFL evaluators haven’t held back in their assessments. One AFC executive remarked that while Ewers is a decent player, his talent doesn’t stand out. He referred to Ewers’ arm as “very average” and expressed doubts about his upside. Concerns over his durability and mechanics have only added to the growing skepticism about his pro potential.
Despite the criticism, some still see a future for him in the league. One analyst predicted that the New Orleans Saints could take him in the second round, suggesting Ewers’ skills as a timing-based passer would be a great fit in head coach Kellen Moore’s offense. But after the first day of the draft, Ewers remained unpicked, sparking frustration among fans.
Ewers was no ordinary college QB. He was the top recruit in the 2021 class, began his career learning behind C.J. Stroud at Ohio State, and later helped Texas reclaim national relevance. In 2024, he threw for 3,472 yards and 31 touchdowns. Over his college career, he totaled 9,128 yards and 68 touchdowns—numbers that should speak for themselves. Yet, he’s still on the board.
The draft day snub didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who were quick to express their disappointment. Social media was filled with posts venting frustration over teams passing on him. Supporters pointed to his clutch performances, including wins over powerhouses like Alabama and Michigan, as evidence of his ability to thrive under pressure.
Some fans even admitted they had briefly forgotten about Ewers in the whirlwind of draft hype but were reminded of his talent after seeing him on Jon Gruden’s QB analysis show just days before. The hype had been real—his big plays, stats, and game film all told the story of a quarterback ready for the next level.
Even in defense of Ewers, fans debated his worth by highlighting stats like yards per catch and touchdowns. To some, he’s still an elite prospect who’s being unfairly overlooked; to others, he’s been overshadowed by flashier names and recent performances.
What made things worse for Ewers was seeing quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and even Jaxson Dart rise above him in the rankings. Many questioned why teams would favor those players over someone with Ewers’ track record in big games. His fall wasn’t just a slip—it was a steep drop from the top-tier status he once held.
Still, his supporters haven’t lost hope. Some speculated that teams like the New York Giants might take a chance on him, especially as the draft moved into Day 2. When Dart was selected 25th overall by the Giants, fans voiced disbelief, insisting they’d take Ewers over Dart in any high-stakes matchup.
Though Ewers didn’t hear his name called early in the draft, his journey is far from over. With a strong fan base behind him and a college career full of highlights, he still has a chance to prove the doubters wrong—if a team is willing to take that bet.
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