AUSTIN – Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers continues to receive major recognition as he heads into a potentially Heisman Trophy-worthy season.
Ewers was placed on the waiting list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award on Wednesday, according to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation Inc. The award “annually recognizes the best quarterback from the high school or senior class graduating with his class.”
Ewers has already been named to the watch lists for the Davey O’Brien Award, the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year award this offseason.
Speaking to the media Tuesday night, Ewers discussed how he has grown as a leader during his time in Texas.
“As a quarterback, I have no choice but to be the leader of this team. That’s just the role I have to play,” Ewers said. “I had to learn that. And of course, it wasn’t easy for me at first. I had to learn how to get to my teammates, how to encourage them and find out what makes them tick. And I think that was the most important thing for me. The relationships I built helped me become a better leader for the team.”
Last season, Ewers completed 272 of 394 passes for 3,479 yards and 22 touchdowns with six interceptions. He also scored five rushing touchdowns as the Longhorns won the Big 12 and clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff with a 12-1 record. Ewers also missed two games due to injury.
