Draft Disparagement: Quinn Ewers' Representative Slams Perceived Cowardly Motives behind Draft Slide
The Miami Dolphins snagged a controversial pick in the NFL Draft**, subsequently prompting the outspoken criticism of Quinn Ewers' agent. Quinn Ewers, once touted as the nation's top high school football prospect, plummeted down the draft board, ending up as the last quarterback selected in the seventh round (231st overall).
Ewers' meteoric fall from grace came as a surprise, given his impressive track record at both the high school and college levels. The institutional education era saw the once unbeatable 1.0000-rated QB prospect end up behind even some quarterbacks from lesser-known Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) programs.
A variety of factors played into Ewers' disappointing draft finish. Leaving college ahead of schedule, foregoing a potential additional year of refinement, struck some analysts as a risky strategy. His rocky college tenure, shifting from Ohio State to Texas under Steve Sarkisian, also raised questions about his readiness for the professional level. Moreover, many NFL teams apparently felt that Ewers required more development in comparison to other prominent quarterback draftees.
In the wake of Ewers' unexpectedly late selection, agent Ron Slavin noted that numerous teams seemed hesitant to take a chance on the talented prospect. Slavin alleged that these teams had shown an alarming degree of cowardice, preferring clipboard holders instead of taking the perceived risk on Ewers.
Ewers is now poised to join the Dolphins, who have Tua Tagovailoa secured with a massive four-year, $212.4 million contract. Additionally, the Dolphins also added Zach Wilson to their roster with a one-year, $6 million deal. While there's potential for Ewers to emerge as the backup QB, he'll likely start the season as a third-string QB.
Amidst rumors about Jalen Ramsey's potential trade to the Rams, Ewers' selection by the Dolphins has left analyst Mel Kiper bewildered, questioning the team's draft strategy. However, Ewers' fall from grace may have provided an opportunity to grow under the watchful eyes of Tagovailoa and Wilson. The Dolphins will look to break their playoff winless streak, which has stretched nearly a quarter-century since their last playoff win.
College football injuries during his tenure at various schools could have potentially affected Quinn Ewers' draft performance, as some analysts suggested that his decision to forego a potential additional year of college football could have left him in need of more development compared to other quarterback prospects. The draft rumors surrounding Ewers' abilities were overshadowed by the controversy surrounding his pick by the Miami Dolphins, prompting sports debate about the team's strategy in selecting him. Ewers' career in college football, marked by shifting teams and questions about his readiness for the professional level, might have reached a new phase as he faces competition from Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson in the NFL.
