The 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class has widely been labeled underwhelming, with just two names standing out — Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. While the former is widely considered the best in the class for his mobility and accuracy, the latter has his arm strength and electric playmaking ability coming to the rescue.
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But if you thought that meant Quinn Ewers would take a backseat, you clearly don’t know the Texas quarterback.
Not one to quietly accept the third-wheel narrative, the Texas quarterback is saying it loud and clear: he’s the best in this class. Period. better than Shedeur, better than Cam, better than everybody.
His confidence sparked much skepticism and even some backlash online. But Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson weren’t among the doubters and the naysayers — they actually liked what they heard.
“I think I’m the best in the class and the most ready for the NFL because of what I’ve been through,” Ewers had declared. “I think I’m the most ready for the situations that occur in the NFL — injuries, playing through tough injuries, having a big name behind you, continuing to play through that amount of pressure… I’ve matured a lot, and I have a plan of attack for pretty much any situation that can arise.”
Reacting to Ewers’ statement in the latest episode of Nightcap, Ocho appreciated the Longhorns star’s confidence and self-belief. Interestingly, he even saw parallels between Ewers’ bold claim and the cockiness Shedeur Sanders has been infamous for in the media lately — but with one important difference.
As Ocho noted, Ewers’ statements aren’t simply braggadocios like Sanders, who recently talked about how he will change the culture and face of the team drafts him. Ewers, meanwhile, flexed his experience— a claim that cannot be disputed.
“I like it. He’s spewing the same type of confidence and brashness that they talk about Shedeur, but in a different way… He’s just spinning it in a different way—using his history, his past experiences to tell you why he’s the best player available, ahead of the tools that might be in front of him. The delivery is just different.”
Shannon Sharpe, on the other hand, was not bothered by about Quinn Ewers’ words for a simple reason — he believes every QB worth his salt should have this kind of belief in himself. This is exactly the energy you want from a top quarterback prospect. Confidence separates the good from the great.
“Every player in the draft believes they’re the best player in the draft… You have to have a strong belief in yourself. That’s the number one thing. Never let them take your confidence — not even with all the boos, not even if you get benched. You made it this far.”
Funny how nobody found an issue with Quinn’s level of self-confidence. Wonder why @ShannonSharpe @ochocinco @ShayShayMedia_ pic.twitter.com/aMQk0FX8nX
— Nightcap (@NightcapShow_) March 8, 2025
In his three years with the Longhorns, Ewers threw for 9,128 yards, made 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions, with a passing completion percentage of 64.9. While his last season included a rough 12 interceptions, he also recorded 31 touchdown passes — a career high. On paper, Quinn Ewers is a top prospect, but it’s his inaccuracy and injury concerns that have hurt his draft stock.
But if one were to look past that, the Texas Longhorns star has both stats and postseason pedigree [2 College Football Playoff appearances] to make a strong case for himself. So Ewers may just end up walking his talk.
