UT QB Ewers real big draft loser … The story of this weekend’s draft, of course, was the ongoing saga of when Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders would be selected. That story ended when Sanders was taken by Cleveland in yesterday’s 5th round. The more impactful story, though, may be that of former Texas QB Quinn Ewers who wasn’t selected until the 7th round by Miami yesterday. Ewers, who still had college eligibility left, reportedly turned down NIL offers of anywhere from $4 to $8 million dollars. He would likely have had to transfer with Arch Manning expected to take over as the Longhorns’ starter this fall, but that may actually have increased his bargaining position. And Ewers will still make a cool million if he makes the Dolphins’ roster this fall, but that’s still only a fraction of what he could have made had he stayed in school. In fact, there was some speculation earlier today that Ewers might try and force the NCAA to allow him to return for his final year of eligibility although that seems unlikely. However, what the whole situation might do is give players, and especially QBs, thinking of entering the draft early even more pause to stay in school given the new NIL regime.
