Ohio State quarterback Will Howard had a priceless and sentimental reaction to being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL draft.

Will Howard, once considered a fringe Day 2 to early Day 3 QB prospect, found himself unselected until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft — an unforeseen circumstance the Steelers would ultimately alleviate.

Many analysts have mixed reactions to the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting quarterback Will Howard in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah is one of those in favor of it. Jeremiah says Howard on the Steelers was a good long-term option and addressed the team's immediate needs.