Quinn Ewers in top 10 of Dane Brugler's 2024 Mock Draft
There have been a number of 2024 NFL first round mock draft stories that hit the internet beginning just a few hours after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft on April 29.
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When looking at NFL Draft coverage, Dane Brugler has become one of the most respected in recent years.
Brugler, of The Athletic, released his first NFL first round mock draft for the 2024 draft and the Longhorns were represented twice.
Quinn Ewers in the Top 10
One didn’t have to go down the list very far to see Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. The Longhorns’ second-year starting quarterback checks in at No. 6 overall.
Dane Brugler on Ewers: 6. Washington Commanders: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
“Only a redshirt sophomore (plus he skipped his senior year of high school), Ewers is still very young in several areas. But he has the top-shelf arm talent to make wow plays look routine. If the mental development catches up to his physical skills, Ewers will be an easy top-10 pick.”
The former On3 Industry Ranking 5-star passed for 2,177 yards and 15 touchdowns with six interceptions as a first year starter. He started 10 games as a redshirt freshman, playing less than a quarter against Alabama prior to an injury that kept him out of the games against UTSA, Texas Tech and West Virginia.
Ja’Tavion Sanders in another mock draft first round
Texas second year starting tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is appearing in the majority of 2024 mock draft’s in the first round after a record-setting 2022 season.
Dane Brugler on Ja’Tavion Sanders: 24. Los Angeles Chargers: J.T. Sanders, TE, Texas
“As he developed chemistry with Ewers, Sanders set a school single-season record for a tight end with 54 catches and announced himself as a legitimate pro prospect. His athletic traits have the attention of scouts.”
The junior to be and All-Big 12 first team selection in 2022 caught 54 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns in his first year as a starter. The former On3 Industry Ranking 5-star and No. 12 overall prospect is expected to appear on various preseason All-Amercian teams behind Georgia star Brock Bowers.
