Quinn Ewers, once the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, shocked many by declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft instead of exploring the booming college transfer portal. Why the Transfer Portal Was a Better Fit for Quinn Ewers Than the 2025 NFL Draft: A Reporter’s Insight Three rounds into the draft without hearing his name called,

Quinn Ewers was one of the top quarterbacks in college football and would’ve been one of the top returning quarterbacks had he decided to return for another year. Now, he has dropped to Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft and might not hear his name called.

The biggest storyline from the second day of the NFL draft was Shedeur Sanders' shocking slide, as the Colorado quarterback still remains unselected. He's not the only quarterback remaining on the board, however, as Ohio State quarterback and national champion Will Howard and Quinn Ewers also remain available.