On the eve of the Texas Longhorns’ pro day, all eyes were on Quinn Ewers. The Longhorns’ signal-caller walks onto the field as one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft class, carrying the kind of mystique that makes scouts lean in just a little closer. There are first-rounders in burnt orange—offensive tackle Kelvin Banks and wide receiver Matthew Golden will likely hear their names called before Ewers—but that doesn’t make his draft journey any less compelling. If anything, it’s the unknown that makes him the storyline of the day. His stock fluctuates wildly depending on who you ask, leaving him somewhere in the middle rounds… or maybe much higher.
Chad Reuter of NFL.com has slotted Quinn Ewers at No. 50 overall, landing him with the Seattle Seahawks as a replacement for their ex-QB1 with a $75 million contract. That quarterback? Geno Smith, who shipped off to the Las Vegas Raiders. That leaves the blue Seahawks turning the page from the veteran bridge QB to a gunslinger who still carries the promise of untapped potential. But here’s the kicker—Pro Football Focus, which ranks Ewers as the No. 8 quarterback in the class and the No. 142 player overall, doesn’t see him as anywhere near a second-rounder.
That’s the paradox of the former five-star recruit. He’s been tantalizing at times, but he’s got enough talent to make a team believe they can mold him into something special. And the Seahawks aren’t the only ones with a wandering eye.
Interest in Quinn Ewers has been bubbling up across the league, with multiple teams lining up for a closer look. According to reports, Ewers has already lined up top-30 visits with the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Raiders. That means at least three teams are willing to use one of their precious pre-draft slots to get face time with him. But that’s not all.
The New York Jets are also sniffing around, as are the New Orleans Saints, who have already penciled in a dinner meeting with him Monday night. “The plan is for him to meet with the Jets and Las Vegas Raiders today and have dinner with the New Orleans Saints brass tonight, with all three teams expected to send big crews to Austin,” wrote Albert Breer. The attention is growing, even if his draft slot remains a mystery.
For the Cowboys, this interest is particularly fascinating. Ewers qualifies as a local prospect, meaning his visit won’t count against their top-30 limit, giving them a free look at a player they might see as a potential successor to Dak Prescott. The Cowboys aren’t necessarily looking for a QB early, but they also haven’t committed to Prescott beyond this year. That opens the door for an investment in a developmental passer, someone they can groom for the future, but if a different team snags their local prospect, the Cowboys might not like it.
Then there’s the Raiders, a team in the middle of an identity crisis at quarterback. They just signed vet Smith and still have 2023 rookie Aidan O’Connell, but neither screams a long-term answer. Ewers would be walking into a situation where he’s either competing for a job immediately or sitting behind a veteran with a defined expiration date. So where does Ewers actually land in April? That’s the million-dollar question.
Quinn Ewers to Seattle? A long-term play with a twist
Now, this would be an interesting move—the Seattle Seahawks spending a top-50 pick on Quinn Ewers after just handing Sam Darnold a three-year, $100.5 million deal. That contract locks Darnold in through 2027, which means if everything goes according to plan—health, performance, no early extensions—Ewers might not see meaningful playing time until Year 4.
On the surface, that might sound like a headscratcher, but in reality, it could be the perfect setup for Ewers. The Texas gunslinger would get three full seasons to learn the system, refine his mechanics, and absorb the game at an NFL level—without the pressure of being thrown into the fire immediately.
By the time 2027 rolls around, Ewers could step in fully prepared to take over, potentially avoiding the growing pains that many rookie quarterbacks endure. It could be a long-term solution, not a quick fix. What do you think?
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