Will Howard is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, where he excelled in high school, throwing for 5,308 yards and 48 touchdowns while leading his team to a district title and state semifinals.[1][3][7] Howard began his college career at Kansas State University in 2020, playing in 34 games with 28 starts over four seasons. He set the school's career records with 48 touchdown passes and 5,786 passing yards, while ranking high in completions, attempts, and total offense. In 2022, he led the Wildcats to a Big 12 Championship, earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, Second-Team All-Big 12, and All-Academic Team honors with a 4.0 GPA. He graduated with an accounting degree in 2023 after tying the single-season touchdown record with 24.[1][2][3] In January 2024, Howard transferred as a graduate student to Ohio State University, starting all 16 games in 2024. He guided the Buckeyes to a school-record 14-win season and the CFP National Championship, setting Ohio State records for single-season and career completion percentage at 71.4% (325-of-455). In playoff wins over Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame, he completed 75.2% of passes for 1,150 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. He earned CFP National Championship Offensive MVP, Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP, Third-Team All-Big Ten, and academic honors.[1][2][4] The Steelers selected Howard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, valuing his experience from 44 college starts, strong arm, and poise. At 6'4" and 236 pounds, he impressed with a class-best QBR (89.6) and low sack rate in his final season. Recently, as QB3, he sustained a hand injury requiring evaluation.[4][5][6]