Quinn Ewers has made headlines lately, and not just for his on-field performance. With swirling speculation about his decision to leave college for the NFL, a recent endorsement deal might quell some of the chatter surrounding his financial choices.
Ewers reportedly turned down a significant offer rumored to be around $8 million to transfer from Texas to another college program. Instead, he opted to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, ultimately getting selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round as the No. 231 pick. Despite the late selection, Ewers signed a four-year rookie contract worth $4.3 million, a solid start for his professional journey.
One of the highlights of his transition to the professional ranks came just recently when Ewers announced an exclusive autographed trading card deal with Panini America, a venture reportedly valued at $3 million. This opportunity underscores how players can continue to secure lucrative sponsorships even after moving on from college.
Reflecting on his previous year, Ewers had a standout season at Texas, throwing for 31 touchdowns and leading the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff semifinals. While Texas may have been prepared to hand the starting quarterback position to the highly-touted Arch Manning, Ewers’ decision to take his talents to the NFL was resolute.
As he embarks on his new chapter in Miami, Ewers faces a competitive environment. He’ll be vying for the backup position behind Tua Tagovailoa, a QB who has shown durability with 64 games played over five seasons. Despite being projected as a Day 2 pick, Ewers found himself falling further than many expected during the draft process.
In a video chronicling his draft journey, he revealed the mix of emotions that accompanied his selection. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reached out to him with a message that resonated: he wanted to “take advantage” of the teams that overlooked Ewers. The young quarterback seems eager to prove his doubters wrong and is ready to show that being picked later was indeed a mistake.
“Coming into it, I definitely wasn’t expecting to go as late as I did,” Ewers remarked. “But at the end of the day, it’s what happened. And now I have an opportunity, and that’s really all that matters to me. Now I got an opportunity to go show everybody why it was a mistake that I was picked as late as I was.”
With a new contract and a high-profile endorsement in his corner, Ewers is set to make the most of his NFL career. As he steps on the field in Miami, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how this talented quarterback harnesses his potential moving forward.
