Getting drafted achieves a lifetime goal. For QB Will Howard, he just had to be patient for his moment. Waiting until the sixth round and 185th overall selection to get the call, Howard’s journey has been captured by NFL Films and NFL Network’s “Hey Rookie” draft documentary.
As shared in a preview clip of tonight’s finale, Howard was hoping Pittsburgh would be his NFL home.
“Please pick me, Pittsburgh,” Howard can be seen saying during stressful moments waiting out Day Three of the draft. Then, his phone rang.
“You ready to be a Steeler?