The 2025 NFL Draft is stacked with top-tier quarterback talent, with names like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Shedeur Sanders dominating the headlines. But one quarterback isn’t getting as much hype—Texas Longhorns gunslinger Quinn Ewers. That could change fast. A bold new projection has him landing in a prime situation where he could quietly develop into one of the best picks of the draft.
Ewers’ College Success and Draft Projection
Ewers put up elite numbers in 2024, throwing for 3,472 yards and 31 touchdowns, leading Texas to the College Football Playoff semifinal. He showed impressive accuracy, poise under pressure, and the ability to make big plays when his team needed him most. Yet, despite his success, he isn’t being projected as a first-round pick.
Why is that? According to ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr., teams are no longer settling for “good” quarterbacks—they want game-changers. “Teams don’t just want a decent option anymore; they want a game-changer,” Kiper explained. “Quinn fits the mold of quarterbacks from 10–20 years ago—good, but not a ‘home run’ pick—which might cause him to slide.”
So while Ewers might have been a first-rounder in a past era, today’s NFL decision-makers prioritize elite upside over consistency. That means teams could be hesitant to spend a high draft pick on him, even with his strong résumé.
The Perfect Landing Spot? New Orleans Saints Eyeing Ewers
Falling in the draft isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, sliding to the later rounds might be the best thing for Ewers’ career. He could land on a team with a solid supporting cast, strong coaching, and a clear path to the starting job in the future.
Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports believes that’s exactly what could happen. In his latest mock draft, he predicts that Ewers could land with the New Orleans Saints—a franchise that may already be planning for life after Derek Carr.
The Saints recently restructured Carr’s contract, freeing up over $30 million in cap space, which sparked speculation about their long-term commitment to him. While Carr remains the starter for now, the team could be looking for a young quarterback to develop behind him—and Ewers fits that mold perfectly.
Could Ewers Be the Future of the Saints?
The Saints are no strangers to developing quarterbacks and preparing for the future. After Drew Brees’ retirement, they cycled through different quarterbacks before settling on Carr. But is Carr truly their long-term answer? Or is New Orleans quietly looking for a young, affordable quarterback who could take over in the next few years?
If the Saints select Ewers, it could signal that they want to bring in competition for Carr while also preparing for the next phase of the franchise. Could Ewers push Carr for the starting job sooner than expected? Would the Saints hand the offense over to him in a year or two?
Draft-Day Surprise: Ewers as a Mid-Round Steal?
Perhaps the biggest twist in this scenario is that Easterling has the Saints grabbing Ewers in the fourth round at No. 112 overall. If that happens, Ewers could end up being one of the biggest steals of the draft.
History has shown that quarterbacks don’t have to be first-round picks to succeed. Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott were all mid-to-late-round selections who developed into franchise quarterbacks. Could Ewers follow that same path?
With the 2025 NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. EDT, all eyes will be on teams looking for their next quarterback.
Will Quinn Ewers Prove the Doubters Wrong?
So, the real question remains:
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Is Quinn Ewers being overlooked, or is the NFL right to be cautious?
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Could he be the perfect successor to Derek Carr in New Orleans?
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If he slips to Day 3, will he become the biggest steal of the draft?
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Or will passing on him prove to be a mistake teams regret?
We won’t have to wait much longer to find out. Will Ewers prove the doubters wrong and become the NFL’s next great quarterback? Stay tuned.
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