Former Ohio State QB Will Howard got hit with the news he needed to hear by the Pittsburgh Steelers

TL;DR

Will Howard, former Ohio State quarterback, has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a successful college career. He was drafted in the sixth round and is set to gain valuable NFL experience.

Key points

Will Howard is a former Ohio State quarterback.
He was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Howard helped Ohio State win a national title.

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Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard warms up for a game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Will Howard will always be a fan favorite in Columbus for helping Ohio State win a nationals title. Now, the former Buckeye is taking a step he's never made in his young NFL career.

A couple of years ago the Ohio State football team had a big decision to make in the transfer portal with which quarterback was going to come in and replace Kyle McCord. Ohio State landed on former Kansas State QB Will Howard and the rest was history.

Howard spent four seasons at Kansas State, but didn't have any real draft potential. Howard turned himself into a draft pick with one season in Columbus. The 6-foot-4 quarterback was a sixth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers just a year ago. Now, Howard will gain some valuable experience in a first for his young career.

Will Howard is QB1 for the Steelers … for now

According to Ian Rapoport, Aaron Rodgers has not given the Pittsburgh Steelers word yet on whether or not he will return for another season. Rodgers isn't going to give the Steelers an answer before the draft.

Q&A

What NFL team drafted Will Howard?

Will Howard was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round.

How did Will Howard perform at Ohio State?

Will Howard helped Ohio State win a national title, significantly boosting his draft potential.

What was Will Howard's college career before Ohio State?

Before joining Ohio State, Will Howard spent four seasons at Kansas State.