{"id":41653,"date":"2025-05-11T12:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T12:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/41653\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T12:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T12:45:10","slug":"quinn-ewers-breaks-silence-on-nfl-draft-disappointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/41653\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinn Ewers Breaks Silence on NFL Draft Disappointment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers experienced a shocking slide in the 2025 NFL Draft, falling to the seventh round before being selected 231st overall by the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n

Once a projected first-round pick, Ewers was the 14th and final quarterback drafted, behind lesser-known names like FCS star Cam Miller.<\/p>\n

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In a candid interview with The Associated Press, Ewers\u00a0admitted<\/a>, \u201cI didn\u2019t expect to fall as low as I did,\u201d but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to prove himself.<\/p>\n

Ewers\u2019 draft slide stemmed from a multitude of factors. Injuries, including oblique and ankle issues, raised concerns about his durability.<\/p>\n

Scouts noted his elite arm talent but criticized inconsistent mechanics and decision-making under pressure as major flaws. Some NFL teams hesitated to draft him earlier, wary that his high-profile status could create distractions as a backup.<\/p>\n

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Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers.Aaron E&period; Martinez&sol;American-Statesman &sol; USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The deep 2025 quarterback class and scrutiny from Arch Manning\u2019s presence at Texas may have also impacted his stock. Despite the setback, Ewers is motivated to succeed with the Dolphins, where he\u2019ll compete with Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere’s a lot of guys out there right now, and everyone’s fighting for the same job,\u201d Ewers stated.<\/p>\n

Head coach Mike McDaniel’s vertical passing attack suits his deep-ball accuracy, and Tagovailoa\u2019s injury history could open doors.<\/p>\n

Ewers\u2019 $4.3 million rookie contract pales compared to the $6-8 million NIL offer he declined, but his lifelong NFL dream drives him.\u00a0As he embraces his underdog role, Ewers aims to turn disappointment into triumph, proving the Dolphins landed a steal.<\/p>\n

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