Will Howard
Pittsburgh Steelers·#18Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Kansas State · Big 12
| Season | G | Att | Cmp | Yds | TD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 174 | 90 | 1,217 | 9 | 10 | 122 |
| 2021 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 325 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 204 | 117 | 1,549 | 12 | 3 | 49 |
| 2023 | 12 | 375 | 220 | 2,611 | 24 | 5 | 48 |
| 2024 | 14 | 390 | 271 | 3,539 | 22 | 6 | 7 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Ohio State · 2025 draft class
Howard is a big, physical quarterback with good arm strength, mobility, and leadership qualities. He possesses the size and arm talent to make all the throws, driving the ball downfield and fitting passes into tight windows. Howard displays improved accuracy, particularly in the intermediate areas of the field. His pocket presence continues to develop, showing better ability to sense pressure and extend plays when needed. Howard demonstrates good athleticism for his size, effectively using his legs on designed runs and scrambles. His leadership and competitive toughness are evident in how he performs in critical situations.
Strengths
- Size
- arm strength
- mobility for size
- leadership qualities
- competitive toughness
- toughness in pocket
- red zone effectiveness
- play-action passing
Concerns
- Inconsistent mechanics affect accuracy
- decision-making can be improved under pressure
- processing speed can be enhanced
- occasionally forces throws into coverage