At Richland Center High School, he was a three-sport athlete playing football, basketball, and track and field.

Ewing took part in the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Ewing was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round (157th pick overall) in the 2012 NFL draft.

He played in his first NFL game on September 8, 2013, in a loss to the New Orleans Saints, where he recorded one catch for 15 yards.

The following week vs. the St. Louis Rams, Ewing separated his shoulder in the first quarter of play.