How NIL is Allowing Quinn Ewers to Give Back to His Mom

Quinn Ewers is turning heads due to his recent statement regarding his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings. 

On Wednesday, the Texas quarterback shared that he is able to pay his mom a salary due to his various marketing deals.

“I get to pay my mom a salary which is nice just ’cause, you know, all the effort and work they put into me growing up,” Ewers said.

“I mean they both—we were living in south Texas, they both quit their jobs and moved up to Southlake… For them and all the work that they put in for me and my two sisters is—what I give back can’t describe how thankful I am for everything that they do for me.”

One reporter asked Ewers if his mother will get a raise if the Longhorns win the National Championship Game. The quarterback replied that that is something they will have to negotiate.

Ewers’ path to Texas

Ewers’ college football career hasn’t been a straight line. Before he landed the role of Texas’ leading signal caller, he played for Ohio State.

He spent just three months there and played only two snaps before transferring to Texas under Coach Steve Sarkisian.

At the same time, the NCAA had just announced that players would be able to profit off of their Name, Image, and Likeness. This change, plus the fact that Ewers skipped his last year of high school and recategorized to the class of 2021, led many individuals to believe he was solely focused on NIL.

However, Ewers maintained, “This is not just a financial decision; this is about what is best for my football career.”

Ewers’ massive NIL portfolio

Fast forward to today and Ewers has an NIL valuation of 4.5 million dollars.

The 21-year-old undoubtedly has wide-ranging marketability. He boasts over 20 deals, some of which are with huge names like Dr. Pepper, Hulu, and Beats by Dre.

He’s also inked deals with C4 Energy, Nicholas Air, 7-Eleven, Volkswagen, HEYDUDE, and more. 

He even has one more year of eligibility, so he could land more deals with even more prominent companies.

However, for now, Ewers has to face off against his former team for the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Whoever wins will compete in the National Championship game on January 20.

For many, playing your old team may seem awkward. Ewers doesn’t seem too concerned, though.

“I don’t regret any decision I’ve made on going or anything like that,” Ewers told reporters. He said his relationships with many at Ohio State still “feel like if I’d see them walking down the side of the road, it would be like I was hanging out with them yesterday.”

Victoria Jonach is an aspiring writer and media analyst fascinated by the activities players participate in off the football field. Growing up in New Jersey, she is a New York Giants fan and attends Rutgers University, pursuing a career in Journalism and Media Studies. She writes for FirstRoundMock.com covering anticipated draft picks and their acts of volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and other interests that shape these individuals.