Josh Pate Sends Strong Message on Quinn Ewers' NFL Draft Decision
247Sports' Chip Brown reported that Ewers could have made $8 million in NIL money to stay for another season. On a recent episode of "Josh Pate's College Football Show," Josh Pate had a message for those giving Ewers grief for leaving early.
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Pate believed legacy mattered more than anything to Ewers, despite how much money the Texas star could have made.
He pointed to the change in the standard of staying at one school throughout college, whereas players can now transfer and attend multiple schools.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3). Brett Davis-Imagn Images
"Might I use the L word here? Pate asked. "No one knows where I'm going. Legacy. Legacy matters. You've always taken it for granted because, up until about ten minutes ago, guys have played and finished their career at one school. But that's becoming less and less of a norm, especially at his position."
Pate further explained the importance of having the title of former Texas quarterback tied to Ewers' name over time.
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"Do you know over the next 30 years, how much it's worth to Quinn Ewers on the speaking circuit, at public events and functions, to be able to market himself as a legacy former Texas quarterback and nothing else? Pate said. "Just Texas quarterback. Because maybe not one year, but over the next several years, that's worth a heck of a lot more than $4 million dollars."
Ewers initially started his college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021. He was the top overall prospect and quarterback in the 2021 class via the On3 Industry Rankings.
After not receiving adequate playing time, he transferred to Texas, where he spent three seasons. Ewers accounted for 9,128 passing yards, 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions from 2022-24.
The Miami Dolphins eventually took Ewers in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Related: Former Texas WR Johntay Cook Predicted to Land With Unexpected ACC Program
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