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Steelers Draft Hometown Hero Will Howard as Quarterback

4/27/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Pennsylvania native Will Howard as their quarterback with the 185th pick. After leading Ohio State to a national championship with an impressive 4,010 passing yards and 35 touchdowns in 2024, Howard steps into a competitive quarterback room alongside Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, igniting excitement for the season ahead.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Pennsylvania native Will Howard as their quarterback with the 185th pick. After leading Ohio State to a national championship with an impressive 4,010 passing yards and 35 touchdowns in 2024, Howard steps into a competitive quarterback room alongside Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, igniting excitement for the season ahead.