The decision from QB Quinn Ewers to leave college for the NFL has sparked debate, but it mainly revolves around his financial situation. Ewers reportedly turned down guaranteed offers — some approaching $4 million, and even more under certain school-specific pipelines — to begin his pro career behind starters Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson in the Miami Dolphin's quarterback room.
Despite entering the NFL, reports suggest Ewers stood to gain up to $4 million in NIL compensation by transferring, or signing with, the University of Miami, highlighting a major financial trade-off when he opted to enter the NFL instead.