During the NFL Scouting Combine, former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers shared an intriguing exchange he had with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, focusing on his academic background. Ewers revealed that Tomlin inquired about his college major and GPA, leading to a lighthearted conversation that has since garnered attention.
In an interview with CBS Sports, Ewers recounted his meeting with Tomlin, stating, “It was great, getting to talk to Coach Tomlin and just get to know him a little bit and him get to know me. It was funny, we started talking about my major—physical culture in sports. He wanted to know what it is, what my final GPA was… it was around 3.3, 3.4ish. He just wrote it down in his notebook.”
Ewers humorously referenced former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones’s infamous remark about the academic commitments of student-athletes, saying, “It’s like what Cardale Jones said—we didn’t go to college to play school.”
This candid response has sparked various reactions from fans and analysts. Some praised Ewers for maintaining a respectable GPA, especially considering the demands of a collegiate athletic career. One fan noted, “3.3 is like an 86%-87% I’d take that.” Another commented, “3.3 at UT is a great GPA. That would be like a 3.7-3.8 at most schools.”
Ewers’s academic performance adds another layer to his profile as he prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft. During his final season with the Longhorns, he threw for 3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns, and maintained a 65.8% completion rate.
His blend of athletic prowess and academic diligence presents a well-rounded candidate for prospective NFL teams.
As the draft approaches, Ewers’s balance of sports and studies may serve as an additional asset, reflecting his ability to manage multiple high-pressure commitments effectively.