Will Howard drops powerful message that could haunt every team who passed on him
'Every single team that picks a QB in front of me, I'm going to make it my mission to make sure that they regret not picking me.'
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With scouts and fans soaking it in, he's creating suspense before training camps and draft picks. Now everyone is asking, who will blink first, and who will end up regretting?
Will Howard vows to prove every team that passed on him wrong
In mid-April 2025, during ESPN's
'Hey Rookie: Welcome to the NFL,'
rookie quarterback Will Howard shared his fiery message. He said if a team picks a quarterback before him, those teams will regret ignoring him. The 23‑year‑old grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, started his college career at Kansas State, then transferred to Ohio State for the 2024 season.
That season, he threw for 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns and led the Buckeyes to a national championship. His confident words come from his rise from underdog to top prospect.
Fans and experts are now debating, was that bravado or leadership? Some say it sounds like a typical pre-draft line, while others applaud his mindset. Will Howard later explained he's used this drive all through his life, from high school to college, never letting rejections hold him back.
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Will Howard's rise from overlooked recruit to strong NFL contender
Will Howard said he was ignored by big schools like Pitt or Penn State, yet he kept pushing. He chose Kansas State in 2020, earned his spot, then moved to Ohio State in January 2024. At Ohio State, he threw a school‑record 73 percent completion rate, led the team to a national championship, and was named the game's Offensive MVP.
Now drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft, Will Howard begins his pro journey. Teams that passed on him early may soon regret it or maybe not. His challenge now starts in the trenches of pro camp. Whatever happens, one thing is clear: he won't let his draft story end quietly.
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