The University of Texas wrapped up its spring drills with a focus on the quarterback competition and the arrival of five-star freshman Ja’Quinden Ewers. Ewers, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit to sign with the Longhorns since Vince Young in 2002. He is expected to compete for the starting job in the fall.
Head coach Tom Herman said that the quarterback competition is wide open and that he is excited to see what Ewers can do. He noted that Ewers has a lot of potential and that he is eager to see how he develops over the summer and into the fall.
Ewers is a dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his arm and his legs. He has a strong arm and can make all the throws. He is also a very good runner who can extend plays with his feet. He has the ability to make plays outside of the pocket and can also be dangerous in the read-option game.
The Longhorns have several other quarterbacks competing for the starting job, including Casey Thompson, Hudson Card, and Cameron Rising. All three have had their moments this spring, but none have been able to separate themselves from the pack.
The Longhorns will have a lot of competition at the quarterback position this fall, but they are excited about the potential of Ja’Quinden Ewers. He has all the tools to be a successful quarterback in the Big 12 and could be the face of the Longhorns for years to come.
Texas will have to wait until the fall to see who will be the starting quarterback, but it is clear that Ja’Quinden Ewers will be in the mix. He has all the tools to be successful and could be the difference maker for the Longhorns this season.
