1 week Ago By Athlon Sports
Although it wasn’t a draft filled with highly sought-after quarterbacks, the Miami Dolphins managed to secure a promising one in the seventh round: former five-star recruit and Texas Longhorns star Quinn Ewers.Ewers comes off a stellar season, leading the Longhorns to their second straight College Football Playoff semifinals. Despite his impressive resume, several NFL teams passed on him.
Now, Ewers joins a quarterback room behind Tua Tagovailoa. While Tagovailoa is expected to start, former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has a different view and is outspoken about his belief in Ewers’ potential.Following the NFL draft, Bryant took to social media to share that, if he were the coach, he would start Ewers over Tagovailoa from day one.
He even went as far as comparing Ewers to Hall of Famer and Dolphins legend Dan Marino."I like Quinn Ewers over Tua already," Bryant posted. "He's Dan Marino 2.
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I said it."I like Quinn Ewers over Tua already. He's Dan Marino 2.
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— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) April 26, 2025Bryant went on to defend his bold claim, replying to several NFL fans who disagreed with him. Yet, he still faced significant backlash. "If only your takes were as good as your football career," a fan said.
"Dan Marino had the strongest arm in the history of the nfl lil bro," another fan posted. "Nothing like Dan Marino - are you on drugs? Sheesh you clearly don't know the QB position," someone else added. One more fan commented, "Dez you been day drinking today my man?"Dez BryantScreen CaptureEwers initially began his collegiate career at Ohio State before transferring to Texas after his freshman season.
He spent three seasons with the Longhorns, where, last year, he completed 65.8% of his passes for 3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.Over the course of his four seasons, Ewers accumulated a total of 9,128 passing yards, 68 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions, maintaining an impressive passer rating of 149.
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