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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Will Howard drops powerful message that could haunt every team who passed on him
Will Howard is making waves before he even steps on an NFL field. The rookie QB from Ohio State rocked draft week with a bold statement: '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.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Also Read: 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.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Bears looking to move up in the first round of 2025 NFL draft
Report: Bears looking to move up in the first round of 2025 NFL draft The 2025 NFL draft is just hours away, and it's shaping up to be a 'wild' first round. And the Chicago Bears might just play a hand in that. According to New York Giants beat writer Pat Leonard, he received a text message saying the 'Chicago Bears are looking to move up.' To make things even more interesting, he received another text saying that there are six teams ahead of the Bears who are open to trading back. When discussing a trade-up scenario for Chicago, the first name that comes to mind is Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who has been linked to the Bears. ESPN's Adam Schefter even noted that the Bears are 'praying' that Jeanty falls to 10th overall. But that might not be the case. Jeanty is reportedly receiving interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders, who sit at fifth and sixth overall, respectively. If Chicago is high on Jeanty, would they be willing to jump both teams? But how about someone like Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, who might be the best prospect in this draft class. Drew Rosenhaus, Carter's agent, revealed on 'Hey Rookie: Welcome to the NFL' that Chicago wanted to host Carter for a pre-draft visit. But Carter's team declined as he met with only the top four teams. There's lots of trade chatter surrounding the teams in the Top 10, including teams outside who might look to jump up and land their prospect of choice. As general manager Ryan Poles said, it looks like things are going to get wild when the first round kicks off Thursday night. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
