{"id":225398,"date":"2025-03-29T09:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=225398"},"modified":"2025-03-29T01:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T05:43:57","slug":"should-the-colts-draft-quinn-ewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/29\/should-the-colts-draft-quinn-ewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should the Colts Draft This Former Big 12 Quarterback?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quinn Ewers has been linked to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts met with the Texas quarterback for a formal interview<\/a> during the Scouting Combine. Ewers also has an official top-30 visit<\/a> lined up with the team in early April. Should Indianapolis draft him?<\/p>\n

The Colts aren\u2019t in desperate need of a quarterback. They have Anthony Richardson<\/a> and the newly-signed Daniel Jones<\/a> on the roster. But it wouldn\u2019t hurt anything to add Quinn Ewers to the mix.<\/p>\n

Should the Indianapolis Colts Take Texas Quarterback Quinn Ewers in the 2025 NFL Draft?<\/h2>\n

Ewers\u2019 Career Thus Far<\/h3>\n

Quinn Ewers was ranked as the No. 1 player in the 2021 class. He committed to Ohio State, passing up offers from schools like Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. Following just one season with the Buckeyes, He entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Texas.<\/p>\n

Ewers threw for 2,177 yards and 15 touchdowns during his first year with the Longhorns. In 2023, he recorded 3,479 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. Last season, Ewers completed 293-of-445 passes for 3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns (led the SEC), and a 149 passing efficiency rating.<\/p>\n

Does He Make Sense for the Colts?<\/h3>\n

Jon Spradley of Stampede Blue<\/a> wrote this about the Colts drafting Quinn Ewers:<\/p>\n

\u201cEwers is seemingly all over the board. Some have him as high as the second round while others see him falling to the fourth or fifth. He has fallen on draft boards, and the Colts might be hoping to scoop him up if he falls far enough. If the team used a second-round pick to acquire him, would fans be comfortable with that? That would surely mean Anthony Richardson has a huge target on his back. Second-round picks should play sooner rather than later. Does a fifth-round pick sit better? That could be seen as more of an insurance plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spradley is right. If the Colts draft Ewers in the second round, that would mean Richardson would have a target on his back. But it would make sense if the team drafted him in the fifth round. Fifth-round quarterbacks aren\u2019t usually expected to be a starters immediately.<\/p>\n

Colts general manager Chris Ballard<\/a> said there would be an open competition at quarterback. As a result, he signed Daniel Jones earlier this offseason. In training camp, Jones will compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting QB job. It will be an interesting battle<\/a> between two former top-10 picks who\u2019ve had disappointing careers so far.<\/p>\n

If Indianapolis can land Ewers in the fifth round, it would be a steal for the franchise. He could compete with Jason Bean<\/a> or fellow former Texas star Sam Ehlinger<\/a> (if he re-signs this offseason) for the No. 3 quarterback spot. You never know, Ewers could eventually become the Colts\u2019 franchise QB down the road. Stranger things have happened. He’s an experienced, tough quarterback with a good arm. He also has the intangibles to be a leader. Ewers displays great touch on his throws, can get the ball out quickly, and can throw on the move. So yes, the Colts should draft him, but only if he\u2019s a Day 3 pick.<\/p>\n

Main Image: Ricardo B. Brazziell – USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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