He had to sit through a few more rounds than most anticipated before he heard his name called, but once Ohio State QB Will Howard was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round at No. 185 overall, everything just made sense for player and organization.
After a great 2024 season that saw him transfer to the Buckeyes from Kansas State and then ultimately lead Ohio State to a national championship, playing his best football down the stretch in the playoffs, Howard put himself on the NFL map.
And now he lands with the Steelers, who have a significant need at quarterback both in 2025 and beyond.