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Football Stars' Draft Fates Spark 'EA Sports Curse' Debate

4/30/2025

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Three college football stars—Travis Hunter, Quinn Ewers, and Donovan Edwards—navigated a tumultuous NFL draft. While Hunter celebrated his Day 1 selection, Ewers plummeted to the seventh round, and Edwards went undrafted. Their unexpected fates have ignited whispers of an "EA Sports cover curse," leaving fans and analysts questioning the pressures of the spotlight.

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Story summary

Three college football stars—Travis Hunter, Quinn Ewers, and Donovan Edwards—navigated a tumultuous NFL draft. While Hunter celebrated his Day 1 selection, Ewers plummeted to the seventh round, and Edwards went undrafted. Their unexpected fates have ignited whispers of an "EA Sports cover curse," leaving fans and analysts questioning the pressures of the spotlight.