Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers 'Shredded' Headed Into Summer Workouts

Quinn Ewers has put in the work on and off the field with his dietary reigmen to become one of the most improved players on Texas' roster.

Quinn Ewers shredded several defensive backfields last season in his first year as the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Now, he's crushing the dietary regimens in Austin prior to the start of a new campaign. 

According to Rivals, Ewers is looking "shredded" heading into summer workouts, trimming down on fat and adding a bit more muscle. Ewers weighed 204 pounds during spring workouts, but since has gained roughly six more pounds to enter June at 210. 

I was told Texas QB Quinn Ewers continues to kill it this offseason. One source described Ewers as “shredded” after seeing him recently and said the quarterback has a six-pack. In addition, Ewers currently weighs 210 pounds (he was listed at 204 during the spring game). pic.twitter.com/DxJb9zQdKz

— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) June 11, 2023

Expectations have soared for the Longhorns entering their final season in the Big 12, primarily due to the returning talent on offense. Ewers is the top player to watch following his 369-yard outing against No. 12 Washington in the Alamo Bowl and productive spring, but he's one of several high-profile players that should help Texas return to Arlington for the Big 12 title game for the first time since 2018. 

Ewers spent the offseason building a rapport with receivers Xavier Worthy and Isaiah Neyor, along with tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders. The passing game is expected to be a priority following the departures of running backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson. 

There were growing pains at the position last fall. Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State after reclassifying himself as a member of the 2021 recruiting class, came out strong in games against Louisiana Monroe and Alabama. An AC shoulder sprain in Week 2 sidelined him for three weeks, opening the door for a pair of early losses to the Crimson Tide and Texas Tech. 

Ewers showed his upside with a four-touchdown performance against Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown. He also proved there's room for improvement down the stretch, tossing six touchdowns against four interceptions in the team's final six games. 

As the favorites to win the Big 12, there will always be pressure on a quarterback to meet the criteria. At Texas, the level of expectations grows to about the size of the state itself. And after impressing third-year coach Steve Sarkisian with his maturation on and off the field, Ewers is flirting with first-round buzz and Heisman chatter. 

“I’ve seen it in years and years of playing in our system, and I love what Quinn can bring,” Sarkisian told fans in Houston last month on the final stop of the annual Texas Fight Tour. 

In 10 games, Ewers threw for 2,177 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing 54.4 percent of his throws. The Longhorns finished 8-5 on the season, but many around Austin believe if Ewers had never suffered the injury against Alabama, Texas might have won the conference altogether. 

All eyes are on Texas nearly at all times. With promising news surrounding the team's most important player, expect pupils to be dialed in even more so than in years past. 

Results change per season on the Forty Acres. The expectations never have, and certainly won't come next fall when the Longhorns become full-time members of the SEC, along with rival Oklahoma. 

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