Quinn Ewers, a promising quarterback, has decided not to go back to college football. This decision comes after he was picked in the later rounds of the NFL draft. Ewers could have made a lot more money by staying in college for another year, possibly up to $8 million. Instead, he will sign a rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins. This contract will likely be around $4. 126 million over four years, which is not much more than what he could have earned in one more year of college football.

The rules around college football and the NFL draft are tricky. Ewers would have had to fight a rule that says players who enter the draft can't go back to college football. This rule is similar to others that have been challenged in court, but it's not a sure thing that he would win. Plus, the Dolphins might not be happy if he delayed signing his contract to fight this rule.

There's a bigger problem with how the NCAA handles transfers. The transfer portal opens during the college football playoffs, which is like having free agency during the NFL postseason. This put Ewers in a tough spot. He had just four days to decide on a new school after the Longhorns lost in the semifinals. He chose to go to the NFL instead. Would he have made a different choice with more time? It's hard to say, but the NCAA needs to give players more time to make these big decisions.

Players should have the chance to return to college football until they sign a rookie contract. This would give them more time to think about their future and make the best decision for themselves. The current system is unfair and needs to change. It's not just about the money, it's about giving players the freedom to choose their path. The NCAA needs to step up and make these changes to support the players who make their system successful.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers: A Big Decision

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