Will Howard

Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	September 24, 2001
Height	6'4"
Weight	235 lb

Draft

College	Ohio State
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 6, Overall: 185
Team	PIT

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
10.1	0.05	0.04

You can see where those projections compare to other QBs in our Quarterback Rankings.

Player News

Will Howard: Will Howard Evaluated for a Head Injury on Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (head) was being evaluated for a potential head injury on Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Howard played the entire first half against Buffalo before being pulled due to injury after going 9-for-15 for 69 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He was sacked three times for a loss of 22 yards. Rookie Drew Allar, who is competing for the QB3 job with Howard behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph, went 9-for-18 in the contest for 88 yards passing, no touchdowns, and no interceptions. Howard, 24, was a sixth-round pick by Pittsburgh last year from Ohio State, but he didn't see any action in the regular season and could be headed to the Steelers' practice squad or to another team if he loses the QB3 battle to Allar following training camp and the preseason. He led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024, and new head coach Mike McCarthy has had positive things to say, but Howard has zero redraft appeal and very little stash upside in dynasty/keeper leagues.

Aug. 27, 2026 7:24 PM EST