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Quinn Ewers‘ path to the NFL wasn’t the easiest or the most conventional. When he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, bypassing both a potential return to Texas and the lucrative possibilities of the transfer portal, it sparked debate.
Some questioned the timing of his decision, especially after he was selected in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins. But for Steve Sarkisian, Texas’ head coach, Ewers‘ commitment to the Longhorns speaks louder than any criticism.
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Appearing on Josh Pate’s College Football Show, Sarkisian was quick to defend his former quarterback, lauding his decision to leave college football without chasing extra money or switching schools for a clearer path to the NFL. Instead of sticking around to compete with Arch Manning or exploring new opportunities, Ewers stayed focused on his long-term ambition.
“Everybody has got a comment about a kid who leaves a school and goes to another school for more money,” Sarkisian said. “… All of a sudden, here’s Quinn Ewers, who decided not to go to another school. He says, ‘You know what? I’ve left a legacy at the University of Texas. I’m gonna go chase my dreams and fulfill my dreams of playing in the NFL.’ Now those same critics are saying, ‘How could he not go take that money?'”
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Ewers’ Texas tenure leaves lasting impact
After transferring from Ohio State, Ewers quickly established himself as the face of the Texas offense, steering the program back into national contention under Sarkisian‘s leadership. In his three seasons as a starter, Ewers threw for over 9,000 yards, completed nearly 65% of his passes, and recorded 68 touchdown throws.
Most notably, he led Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, a feat that marked a turning point for the program.
Critics may have expected Ewers to delay his NFL journey to further enhance his draft stock, especially with the spotlight shifting toward Arch Manning.
But to Sarkisian, that misses the point. For him, Ewers represented everything right about college football-a player who committed fully to his team and walked away with his head held high.
“Who are we to judge and criticize a young man who’s making a decision about his future, who’s only done things the right way and to the best of his ability,” Sarkisian said. “He gave everything he could to our program and decided, ‘You know what? Now’s my time. It’s time for me to go on the next journey of life.'”
And with that, Ewers leaves behind more than just numbers-he leaves behind a legacy.
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