Quinn Ewers finally ditched the orange jersey after a wild ride of five-years in Austin. Talk about a crazy ride! Injuries, stepping up, and the never-ending Arch Manning comparisons made it a thrilling rollercoaster. And Ewers has been through it all. Now, with his eyes on the NFL, he’s making a power move, joining a $3 billion deal-making company. This is quite a big step, but after a major scare with his draft stock, he’s aiming to pull off a Creed-like comeback. Can this partnership be his ticket to redemption? Will know soon.

Well, to start, let’s talk about Quinn Ewers’ massive $3 billion move before diving into his draft stock. Any guesses? It’s the Sports Star Sync, spearheaded by NFL agent Luke McMurtry, who is now backing Ewers. If you’re out of the loop, this agency has dominated pro football for over 35 years, helping stars like Byron Jones, Stephon Gilmore, and Terron Armstead land dream teams and lucrative NIL deals. That’s exactly the kind of push Ewers needed after his draft stock took a serious hit.

Let’s just get this straight. It’s official that Quinn Ewers’ college career ended with that interception to Caleb Downs. After which he declared for the NFL Draft, but it wasn’t a smooth ride, as Ewers’ decision has sparked plenty of debate. Many fans and analysts argued he should’ve hit the transfer portal rather than NFL drafts. And honestly, their questions made sense. Sure, the Longhorns were among the final four teams in the playoffs, but Ewers’ individual performance in 2024 wasn’t exactly eye-catching.

Moreover, even revered draft analyst Todd McShay is not buying Quinn Ewers’s move. Why? McShay highlighted that Ewers played through injuries all season, a factor that undoubtedly affected his performance. Despite this, McShay doesn’t seem optimistic, describing the draft landscape for Ewers as “barren.” He even consulted many NFL teams, but the result is still the same. “I talked to NFL teams and [I’ve gotten] solicited and unsolicited [advice],” said Todd McShay on his namesake show/podcast. “When I’m talking to guys in the league, [by a] landslide [the response is] ‘He needs to grad transfer.’”.

Now if that’s what analysts think that way for Quinn Ewers, why is he doing this? Isn’t returning to college for the one final year going to be a smart decision to stock up on his stats and track records? However, it looks like with Sports Star Sync in his corner, Ewers might have just what it takes to silence the doubters and rewrite his narrative.

Quinn Ewers NFL hopes look brighter

Okay, let’s rev things up a notch. When it rains, it pours, especially for NFL teams in dire need of a quarterback. The pressure is on. With only two QBs—Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward—likely to go on Day 1, teams who miss out on them may have to get creative. Instead of forcing a QB pick in the first round, some teams might choose to take a different approach. They could focus on strengthening the rest of their roster and delay the search for a quarterback until later.

Here’s where things get interesting: teams outside the top 3, who have their eyes on a quarterback but can’t secure Sanders or Ward, could opt for a trade back. This move would allow them to accumulate more first-round picks, increasing their chances of landing multiple top-notch players to build a strong team around a future QB. This draft’s talent is stacked in other positions, but lacks quarterbacks, making this alternative strategy a smart move. It’s all about making wiser choices with the picks.

If Quinn Ewers happens to drop to the 2nd or 3rd round, he could become the hidden gem these teams are searching for. The Giants, Raiders, and Jets are all in the market for a starting quarterback, and Ewers could potentially swoop in as the solution. He might not start immediately, but he has the potential to rise up the depth chart sooner rather than later. The competition is fierce, but with the Combine just around the corner, Ewers knows that now is his chance to make a lasting impression and take that leap to the next level.