The Indianapolis Colts seemingly have their two top quarterback spots locked in for the 2025 season. Former No. 4 pick Anthony Richardson is the nominal starter, but ex-Giants bust Daniel Jones was also signed to provide some added pressure for a quarterback who is on a very short leash.
Even after the Jones signing, Chris Ballard and Indianapolis are looking across the subpar crop of quarterbacks in 2025 NFL Draft as they try to reinforce the game's most important position. One particular mid-round prospect seems to be catching Ballard's eye to such a degree that they want a closer look.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who was once thought of as a possible first-round pick, is projected by many to be drafted anywhere between the beginning of the third round and the middle of Day 3. Even if he starts out as QB3, the Colts are interested in bringing him in for a visit.
Ballard, who recently drafted another Texas QB in Sam Ehlinger, could be interested in a former 5-star like Ewers who has tons of pedigree and success at the college level. Drafting a quarterback is never a bad idea, and Ewers has more potential than most Day 3 targets.
Colts hosting Texas QB Quinn Ewers for visit
Ewers completed 66% of his passes last season while throwing for 3,472 yards and 31 touchdowns against 12 interceptions. He had a solid season with the Longhorns, but failed to address many of the biggest concerns that teams have about him as a passer.
Not only is Ewers a bit thin for a top quarterback prospect and is in possession of an average arm, but his accuracy can come and go due to some mechanical flaws. When throwing deep, his moonballs passes can often come out as underthrows, leading to even more arm strength questions.
Ewers is not as athletic as Jones and is nowhere close to Richardson. As a passer, Jones' mechanics might actually make him a bit more surgical from the pocket. While this term isn't often applied to straight dropback passers, Ewers is a project who may need a solid quarterback coach to get the most out of him.
After the whole debacle with Richardson last season, it's no wonder that both Ballard and coach Shane Steichen are doing everything they can to find as many qualified names under center as possible.