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The Pittsburgh Steelers opted not to take a quarterback until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Despite having multiple opportunities to take Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, or any of the other quarterback prospects, the Steelers opted to wait and draft Ohio State signal caller Will Howard.
Howard will have a chance to be a quality addition for Pittsburgh. However, there are questions about just how much he can develop and how good he can become.
Following the draft, the Steelers have received some major questions about their strategy. It also became apparent that they are expecting Aaron Rodgers to sign.
ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. threw shade at Pittsburgh's decision to draft Howard.
"The Steelers must feel really good about their chances of signing Aaron Rodgers. That’s the only explanation for their approach to the 2025 draft," Kiper wrote. "And if they don’t land Rodgers (or pull some other magic at QB), coach Mike Tomlin’s 18-year streak of going at least .500 could end. Mason Rudolph is the current starter. Yet, Pittsburgh added only Will Howard at the position -- in Round 6. He’s a backup in the NFL. Instead of getting a quarterback they can win games with right now in Round 1, the Steelers went defensive tackle."
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
During the 2024 college football season, Howard helped lead Ohio State to a national championship win over Notre Dame. He only played in one season with the Buckeyes and it was one that won't soon be forgotten.
He completed 73.1% of his pass attempts for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. In addition, he picked up 226 yards and seven more touchdowns on the ground.
As for what NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein thinks of Howard, he has compared the former Ohio State signal caller to former NFL quarterback Blake Bortles.
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Howard will have a chance to be a quality addition for Pittsburgh. However, there are questions about just how much he can develop and how good he can become.
Following the draft, the Steelers have received some major questions about their strategy. It also became apparent that they are expecting Aaron Rodgers to sign.
ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. threw shade at Pittsburgh's decision to draft Howard.
"The Steelers must feel really good about their chances of signing Aaron Rodgers. That’s the only explanation for their approach to the 2025 draft," Kiper wrote. "And if they don’t land Rodgers (or pull some other magic at QB), coach Mike Tomlin’s 18-year streak of going at least .500 could end. Mason Rudolph is the current starter. Yet, Pittsburgh added only Will Howard at the position -- in Round 6. He’s a backup in the NFL. Instead of getting a quarterback they can win games with right now in Round 1, the Steelers went defensive tackle."
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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
During the 2024 college football season, Howard helped lead Ohio State to a national championship win over Notre Dame. He only played in one season with the Buckeyes and it was one that won't soon be forgotten.
He completed 73.1% of his pass attempts for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. In addition, he picked up 226 yards and seven more touchdowns on the ground.
As for what NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein thinks of Howard, he has compared the former Ohio State signal caller to former NFL quarterback Blake Bortles.
Continue reading...
