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QB1 Will Howard (National Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers)

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Stock is up on Former Ohio State star Will Howard following just a few words from new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy​

The former Buckeye may just have a chance to take a big step forward in Year 2 in the NFL.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes got Will Howard for one season to be their starting quarterback and it worked out perfectly.

There’s a chance Ohio State doesn’t win the national championship without Howard. The former Kansas State transfer was able to boost his draft stock into being a sixth-round pick.

After sitting his first year, Howard could be in the mix to compete for the job in Pittsburgh if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return. Steelers’ new head coach Mike McCarthy just so happens to sound like a big fan of what Howard brings.

Mike McCarthy is looking forward to coaching former Buckeye Will Howard ​

“I’m really excited about Will Howard,” McCarthy said on Tuesday. “I thought he really came on there at Ohio State. I’m anxious to work with him. It would be great to have Aaron back — but Will and Mason — I’m really looking forward to getting started with those guys.”



Howard along with Mason Rudolph are the only quarterbacks under contract for 2026 in Pittsburgh. Howard did not play in 2025 and was out with a broken hand until November.

McCarthy has a track record of developing quarterbacks and that’s good news for the 6-foot-4 Howard. Some believe that Howard’s leadership and student of the game mentality can help him be a long-term backup. There are also some who think he can be a low-end starter for a team.
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Believe so. These NFL guys don't miss too much, and the late rounds can sometimes be stretches (firmly believe that the 'hidden gems' are all scooped up by that time), so why not take a cheap guy that has local roots. Backup material, but did play at a highly ranked school, and did all right. Depth piece for sure, but with what, 53 players, better be of more use than a scout team player....
 
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