Dolphins Rookie QB Quinn Ewers Scores Massive $3 Million Trading Card Deal with Panini
Seventh-round picks usually come into the league quietly, grinding for roster spots and league minimum paychecks. But Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers just changed the game — not with a throw, but with a pen.
Ewers announced Friday that he’s inked an exclusive autograph trading card deal with Panini, and the numbers are jaw-dropping: $3 million, per sources close to the agreement.
To put that into perspective, Ewers’ rookie deal with the Dolphins — after being selected 231st overall — is worth $4.3 million over four years. So before he’s even thrown a pass in the NFL, he’s already pocketed nearly 70% of his rookie contract through a single endorsement.
Not bad for a Day 3 pick.
This deal is not only a huge personal win for Ewers, but also a sign of how powerful branding and NIL momentum can carry over from college to the pros. Keep an eye on Ewers — both on the field and at the autograph table.
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