Texas star Quinn Ewers declares for NFL Draft [Video]

Texas Longhorns star quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft on Wednesday.

Ewers posted a video on his social media pages thanking Longhorns coaches and his teammates for helping him succeed while he played in the burnt orange and white.

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“My entire life I have dreamed about playing football on the 40 acres. These past three years have been some of the best years I could have imagined. The relationships I’ve built between coaches and teammates will last forever. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to play football in my home state, at the best university in the world.

“With prayer and careful consideration, I’m officially declaring for the NFL Draft. Thank you. Hook ‘em.”

Ewers made his decision as rumors swirled about whether he would enter the transfer portal instead of declaring for the draft. Ewers had a $6 million offer to transfer out of Texas and play elsewhere next season, On3 Sports…