Quinn Ewers Declares for NFL Draft, Arch Manning Set to Lead Texas

Ewers' departure marks the end of a transformative era for Texas football as Manning prepares to take over as starting quarterback.

Quinn Ewers announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons as Texas' starting quarterback, during which he led the team to two College Football Playoff appearances and a Big 12 championship.
Ewers turned down significant NIL offers, reportedly as high as $6-$8 million, to transfer and instead opted to pursue his professional football career.
Arch Manning, the highly touted recruit and nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, is expected to step into the starting quarterback role for Texas in 2025.
Texas faces a challenging rebuilding phase with the departure of key offensive players, including wide receivers Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond, running back Jaydon Blue, and offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cam Williams.
NFL scouts have mixed evaluations of Ewers' draft prospects, citing his natural arm talent but also noting concerns about consistency and decision-making under pressure.