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The Indianapolis Colts are taking their time to check off any boxes they have left for the polarizing quarterback prospect.
With the quarterback situation in Indianapolis holding an uncertain future, the Colts electing to draft one in the upcoming NFL Draft cannot be overlooked.
This possibility remains a real opportunity for the Indianapolis Colts to double-dip, via free agency and the NFL Draft, at the league’s most important position. The franchise has placed emphasis on adding competition to the quarterback room, and while more immediate competition has already been added with the free agent signing of former Top 10 pick QB Daniel Jones, an avenue for adding future competition by drafting a quarterback remains in the cards.
Albert Breer of SI.com reported that Texas QB Quinn Ewers is set to visit the Colts for an official 30-visit meeting — this is where NFL teams can bring in up to 30 players for “top-30 visits,” with these meetings serving as a way for teams to get to know players better and vice versa.
This isn’t the first time the Colts have spent extra time with Ewers. They also met with him for a formal interview at the NFL Scouting Combine back in late February. These formal meetings at the Scouting Combine are similar to the aforementioned 30-visits in that they are more intimate settings between a prospect and the intrigued organization; however, these meetings are doubled in allotment (60 meetings as opposed to 30) but are just 15 minutes-long whereas 30-visits aren’t time restricted.
Ewers (6’2”, 214 lbs) started 36 games in three years for the Texas Longhorns after transferring from Ohio State in 2022. Ewers amassed 737-of-1,135 passing (64.9%) for 9,128 yards, 68 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. The 22-year-old QB prospect also added eight rushing touchdowns on the ground.
The Longhorns quarterback led his team to forgotten heights in both personal and team success on the field, but despite this, he remains a polarizing prospect amongst the draft community and scouts alike.
A former No. 1 high school recruit, Ewers never quite put it all together as one had hoped. Although he showcased promising flashes throughout his time at Texas, Ewers’ inability to maintain said highs and develop into a consistent product has been his downfall as his prospect. Fortunately for Ewers and the team that inevitably takes a shot on his pedigree, his faults boil down to inconsistency between the ears — something that can theoretically be ‘fixed’ through coaching at the next level.
The Colts have their quarterback for the upcoming season, whether that be Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones, but after that — in both current depth and a future answer — therein lies a lack of a contingency plan. Second-year QB Jason Bean is currently slotted as the team’s QB3 for next season, but with so much uncertainty for the future, a Day 3 draft selection is an option if the Colts want to go that route.
