Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, there was quite a bit of buzz about the Pittsburgh Steelers and some of the biggest names at the quarterback position, like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, Louisville’s Tyler Shough, and even Alabama’s Jalen Milroe.
The Steelers passed on all of them, instead waiting until the sixth round at No. 185 overall to draft Ohio State quarterback and national champion Will Howard, taking a flier on a big, strong quarterback who fits what the Steelers want and fits into offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s scheme.
That late selection of Howard means he’s not going to be the starter for the Steelers anytime soon — if ever.