The 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class could feature another big name.

Quinn Ewers considered leaving Texas after the 2023 season, but said he wanted to gain more experience.

When ESPN’s Pete Thamel asked Ewers in an interview that aired before the Cotton Bowl if he expected to “play college football next year,” Ewers replied, “No, I don’t.”

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That doesn’t mean Ewers has officially declared for the draft. In fact, a recent report said Ewers has a $6 million NIL offer from another school to play there in 2025.

Ewers and his Texas Longhorns will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl Classic, the winner of which will face Notre Dame for the national championship on January 20.

It’s safe to say that Ewers hasn’t had the season he expected. Despite playing in one more game this season, he has thrown for nearly 300 fewer passing yards and has thrown five more interceptions. He has thrown 29 touchdowns compared to 22 last season.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers looks to throw a pass in the first half of a game against Vanderbilt Oct. 26, 2024, in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Ewers missed some time with an injury and Arch Manning slipped in quite nicely. Manning has seen some more action even with Ewers active, but mostly as a runner.

The Cotton Bowl Classic marks Ewers’ 37th collegiate game. But with Manning’s commitment to Texas and emergence this year, some believe head coach Steve Sarkisian has left a long leash on his junior quarterback.

Nevertheless, Ewers is the player leading the way to what could be the school’s first title since 2006.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers leaves the field after a 35-13 win over Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Sept. 28, 2024. (Imagn)

Ewers and the Longhorns lost in a College Football Playoff semifinal last year to Washington, which lost to Michigan in the national championship.