Will Howard Biography

Will Howard is a young NFL quarterback who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had a great high school career at Downingtown West where he threw for over 5,300 yards and 48 touchdowns, earning him Maxwell Football Club Pennsylvania Player of the Year. He became the all-time leader in touchdown passes (48) at Kansas State and helped the team win the 2022 Big 12 Championship and earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors in 2023.

Howard started all 16 games and helped the Buckeyes win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024, and was named Offensive MVP in both the Cotton Bowl and CFP title game. He led Ohio State to school records for completion percentage (71.4%) and threw for 4,208 yards in one season, making school history.

He is known for his strong arm, poise under pressure and athleticism, and he played well in the playoffs with his legs, rushing multiple first downs on third-and-fourth, and did well when blitzed, completing almost 73% of those passes. He finished his college career with almost 11,000 yards of total offense and 111 touchdowns.

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Howard in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. He is praised for his processing speed, pocket awareness, and ability to extend plays with his legs, he is 6’4″ and 236 lb.

A triple-threat athlete who also scored over 1,000 points in high school basketball, he earned academic accolades throughout college, including Academic All-District and Academic All-Big 12. Known for persistence—he initially battled for playing time before emerging as a star—Howard remains driven to succeed at the next level. Off the field, he is the son of Bob and Maureen Howard and has three siblings, including a younger brother, Ryan, who plays quarterback at Kansas State.

Will Howard’s path is one of steady growth, championship poise, and versatile athleticism, which makes him a promising young quarterback with the drive to make his mark in the NFL.

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