Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers opted to pursue his NFL ambitions, forgoing potentially record-setting name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals that could have netted him millions had he chosen to remain in college football for another season.
Ewers, once projected as a first-round pick, was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 231st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His rookie contract is estimated to be worth $4.33 million over four years-an amount that, according to multiple reports, is less than what he could have earned in a single year through NIL opportunities had he transferred to another program for his final year of eligibility.