Before becoming a Longhorn, Ewers made headlines as a recruit. Hailing from Southlake, Texas, Ewers’ recruitment epitomized the beginning of the NIL era in collegiate athletics.

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers ’ decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft rather than test the waters of the transfer portal has left some scratching their heads, CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford among them. Ewers is stepping into a tough situation with a draft class stacked with quarterback talent, and his stock isn’t exactly soaring.