Leading up to the draft, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that they plan to add two more quarterbacks before camp. Pittsburgh now has Howard, Mason Rudolph, and Skylar Thompson, but lacks a starter to rely on after making Howard the only quarterback they took in the draft.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ohio State QB Will Howard with the No. 185 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Will Howard is a physically talented quarterback with dual-threat playmaking abilities.

Will Howard knew the Steelers needed a QB, so when it was their pick he was trying to talk through his TV to Pittsburgh to draft him.