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Quinn Ewers' NFL Draft choice is raising eyebrows, as the former Texas Longhorns quarterback reportedly left between $4 million and $8 million on the table by staying in the draft instead of transferring. After slipping to the seventh round, Ewers won’t be trying to return for another year of college football, and that decision is sparking plenty of debate.
Had Ewers opted to transfer, he could have landed a massive NIL payday, with the Miami Hurricanes reportedly offering at least $4 million, while sources say Notre Dame might have gone as high as $8 million. Instead, he was selected at No. 231 overall by the Miami Dolphins, locking him into a slotted rookie contract. According to NFL insider Mike Florio, last year’s No. 231 pick, New England Patriots tight end Jaheim Bell, signed a four-year, $4.126 million deal with a signing bonus just over $100,000, meaning Ewers will likely earn a similar amount.
Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers.Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
That four-year NFL salary is roughly what he could have made in a single season had he taken another year in college. It’s a decision that many believe was rushed, especially given the quick turnaround between Texas’ College Football Playoff semifinal loss and the deadline for entering the transfer portal.
Had he considered transferring, Ewers would have had just four days to make a choice, a window that many feel is far too small. NCAA rules force players to navigate critical career decisions during the middle of postseason play, which leaves little time for careful evaluation.
While Ewers won’t be challenging the rule, it does raise an important discussion about player flexibility. Should college athletes have more time to explore their options? Should they be allowed to return to college football until they sign their first pro contract? These are questions the NCAA might need to answer sooner rather than later.
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Had Ewers opted to transfer, he could have landed a massive NIL payday, with the Miami Hurricanes reportedly offering at least $4 million, while sources say Notre Dame might have gone as high as $8 million. Instead, he was selected at No. 231 overall by the Miami Dolphins, locking him into a slotted rookie contract. According to NFL insider Mike Florio, last year’s No. 231 pick, New England Patriots tight end Jaheim Bell, signed a four-year, $4.126 million deal with a signing bonus just over $100,000, meaning Ewers will likely earn a similar amount.
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Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers.Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
That four-year NFL salary is roughly what he could have made in a single season had he taken another year in college. It’s a decision that many believe was rushed, especially given the quick turnaround between Texas’ College Football Playoff semifinal loss and the deadline for entering the transfer portal.
Had he considered transferring, Ewers would have had just four days to make a choice, a window that many feel is far too small. NCAA rules force players to navigate critical career decisions during the middle of postseason play, which leaves little time for careful evaluation.
While Ewers won’t be challenging the rule, it does raise an important discussion about player flexibility. Should college athletes have more time to explore their options? Should they be allowed to return to college football until they sign their first pro contract? These are questions the NCAA might need to answer sooner rather than later.
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