Steve Sarkisian makes prediction about Quinn Ewers

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian makes big prediction about QB Quinn Ewers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 7/12/23

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian made a big prediction about Quinn Ewers.

Sarkisian spoke at Big 12 Media Days at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday. He was asked about Ewers, who is set to start as the Longhorns quarterback for the second year in a row.

Sarkisian said he believes Ewers can develop into a first-round draft pick.

”If things go the way we think they can go, then the pundits are probably right he is a first-round draft pick at quarterback,” Sarkisian said of Ewers, via HookEm Headlines.

Sark on Quinn Ewers' outlook: ”If things go the way we think they can go then the pundits are probably right he is a first-round draft pick at quarterback.”

— Hook'em Headlines (@HookemHeadlines) July 12, 2023

Ewers began his career at Ohio State but transferred to Texas last year. He passed for 2,177 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions over 10 games last season.

Ewers battled some injuries but had a breakout game in the Red River Shootout against rival Oklahoma. That game, Ewers returned from a clavicle injury to throw for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a 49-0 beatdown.

The Southlake Carroll product is holding off Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning for the Longhorns’ starting job. Whether or not he becomes a first-round pick in the future remains to be seen. Sarkisian certainly thinks that outcome is a definite possibility.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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