NFL Draft Ohio State QB Will Howard

[kwkrnu]

Just watching him play this year, I would think he's a 3rd or 4th round talent. He might go earlier, cause this year is a pretty weak draft. I don't think there's a single 1st round QB going this year.....but there'll be 3 or 4 drafted.

 

[Saint Spud]

I watched the entire playoff game against Tennessee. I assure you, he's good. Maybe he's just a late bloomer. This is the age where players take the biggest strides in development, is it not? I'm trying to tell y'all, he looked polished and capable, and it was on a big stage in a high pressure spot.

Here's an article highlighting that performance, complete with breakdowns of his throws and percentages of playaction

Breaking Down Will Howard’s Excellent Performance in Ohio State’s Win Over Tennessee

Will Howard completed 4-of-5 deep throws for a season-high 125 yards and completed more than 80% of his passes again in Ohio State's dominant win over Tennessee Saturday night.

www.elevenwarriors.com

I watched a lot more than one game. I assure you, he’s not

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

Just watching him play this year, I would think he's a 3rd or 4th round talent. He might go earlier, cause this year is a pretty weak draft. I don't think there's a single 1st round QB going this year.....but there'll be 3 or 4 drafted.

Sanders and Ewers are going 1st round.

 

[SirLoinSaint64]

If Milroe falls to the 2nd, take him. Otherwise draft every other BPA and not a QB.

 

[TenTwo]

I watched a lot more than one game. I assure you, he’s not

That's the thing with young players. Sometimes they get better. His last showing was exceptional. He'll play again next Wednesday against Oregon. He may not be draftable, or he may be a riser like Burrow was. Guess we'll have more info next week.

 

[UFCSaint]

Anyone watch that OSU vs TN game? I thought Howard was impressive and the offense looked prostyle with lots of motion. I looked up his scouting report and he was projected as a UDFA which was surprising to say the least.

Anyone think he could be a real player and that he's a late bloomer? The lights were brightest and he executed that offense to near perfection.

While he did look good in that game... I would flip that and say Tennessee played horrible and appeared to be out manned. They came in with a terrible game plan and made little to no adjustments. Seemed like every time he passed, the closest defender to the receiver was 2 or 3 yards away. Which makes sense since Ohio State seems to churn out NFL receivers

Anyone watch that OSU vs TN game? I thought Howard was impressive and the offense looked prostyle with lots of motion. I looked up his scouting report and he was projected as a UDFA which was surprising to say the least.

Anyone think he could be a real player and that he's a late bloomer? The lights were brightest and he executed that offense to near perfection.

 

[SaintStephen1]

He benefits from having aNFL talent in throughout the roster facing a lot very good college players.

This. Every Ohio St QB looks great there. So much time to throw. GREAT running game, tremendous WRs. Will Howard not an NFL Qb

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

I watched a lot more than one game. I assure you, he’s not

Seconded.

This. Every Ohio St QB looks great there. So much time to throw. GREAT running game, tremendous WRs. Will Howard not an NFL Qb

Yep. Watched every game, he’s not going to be a starter in the NFL. Maybe like Pocket said he will end up a good back up.

Having said all of that, hat’s off to him and that team as they demolished my team lol.

Go Ducks!

 

[jasonsw]

This.

He’s not good.

The fact he couldn't get Ohio State to the playoffs is pretty damning. That was the weakest offensive OSU team i have seen before Urban Arrived.

Those who are using the bowl game as evidence are using a faulty criteria. Those are nothing more than glorified exhibitions. I stopped watching them completely for past 5 years. They are unwatchable games.

 

[jasonsw]

This. Every Ohio St QB looks great there. So much time to throw. GREAT running game, tremendous WRs. Will Howard not an NFL Qb

Yep he looked very pedestrian the OSU offense was mediocre

 

[El Caliente]

Speaking of Will Howard, I would rather Kyle McCord.

 

[Bongi]

The fact he couldn't get Ohio State to the playoffs is pretty damning. That was the weakest offensive OSU team i have seen before Urban Arrived.

Those who are using the bowl game as evidence are using a faulty criteria. Those are nothing more than glorified exhibitions. I stopped watching them completely for past 5 years. They are unwatchable games.

Ohio State is in the playoffs. They beat Tennessee in the 1st round and are playing Oregon in the 2nd round.

 

[rlemieux]

Reminds me a lot of Bo Nix. One thing NIL is doing is allowing these QB’s to stay longer and develop.

 

[rlemieux]

Another comment, when Smith comes out I’d trade the farm to get that kid.