Will Howard is riding high as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, and for good reason. The Ohio State Buckeyes, with Howard at the helm, captured their first national title in a decade during the 2024 season.
After navigating a solid 10-2 regular-season record, OSU swept through the College Football Playoff. They showcased their dominance by taking down Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame.
This triumph was a sweet redemption after a tough loss to the Michigan Wolverines, marking the fourth consecutive season they fell to their rivals.
Howard's performance was nothing short of stellar. As the Buckeyes' quarterback, he racked up 4,010 passing yards along with 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Now he's eyeing the NFL, with a healthy dose of confidence. Howard declared to ESPN's Elizabeth Merrill, "I believe I'm the best quarterback in this class.
There’s unbelievable talent, but to be a competitor, you need that self-belief. That’s what gets you through adversity."
While projections have him potentially going in the second or third round, several teams have shown interest in Howard during the pre-draft process. It’s clear that some franchise will take a gamble on his talent as we head into the draft frenzy on April 24-26 in Green Bay.
For Howard, his journey to this point has been quite a ride. After starting his collegiate career with the Kansas State Wildcats, he transferred for his final year to Ohio State, where he capped off his college experience with a national championship.
Now, as Howard looks to develop further in the NFL, all eyes are on Green Bay for what promises to be an exhilarating draft. You can catch the full coverage on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network as this new chapter kicks off.
