No. 1 High School Quarterback Speaks Highly of Texas Longhorns OC
The top recruit has received offers from the country's best programs. While it's still quite early in the process, the Southlake Carroll product gave some early insights on some potential landing spots.
“Definitely Ohio State, I talk to them the most,” Ewers told 247Sports “…Auburn still with Coach [Chad] Morris. Texas, Michigan a little bit, Oklahoma, there’s a few more.”
As a high school sophomore, Ewers put up staggering numbers going 291 of 402 for 3,998 passing yards, a 72.4% completion percentage, 45 touchdowns and three interceptions.
Texas head new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich made a promising impression on the young prospect.
“Coach Yurcich, he’s really cool,” Ewers said. “He’s really smart. I’ve talked to him quite a bit. He’s easy to talk to. Cool guy.”
The longtime Texas fan stated his desire to see the Longhorns step it up this coming season:
“Growing up [the Longhorns are] the team I rooted for. My whole family is Longhorns. That’d be pretty cool. I have family near Austin. They would all come to games. I have family in New Braunfels which isn’t too far and a bunch more family down South, that’s where we originally moved from. This year they have to amp it up a little bit. I’m excited to see what they can do this year.”
Thoughts
Texas will need to prove that the program has bounced back from mediocrity. Passing on offers from Oklahoma, which is known to be a breeding ground for young quarterbacks, and Ohio State will be a tough decision for Ewers. Coming off a 8-5 record, fans will need to see the new coaching staff step up and elevate potential heisman candidate Sam Ehlinger to compete for a national championship.
