Once overlooked. Now under the wing of a legend.
Will Howard, the battle-tested quarterback who carried Ohio State to a National Championship in one unforgettable season, might have just stumbled into the greatest stroke of luck a sixth-round NFL Draft pick could ever dream of.
How? Because Aaron freaking Rodgers—yes, the four-time NFL MVP and future Hall of Famer—just made a jaw-dropping admission that could change everything for the former Buckeye gunslinger.
️ “I’m Gonna Be With Him Every Single Day.” — Rodgers’ Shocking Pledge to Mentor Will Howard
Let’s cut straight to it: Rodgers isn’t just tolerating the rookie. He’s embracing him.
“Will’s a good kid. Thought he looked good today,” Rodgers said in Tuesday’s media availability. “I’m gonna be with him every single day and every single meeting. I’m gonna help him out as much as I can.”
Wait—what? This is the same Rodgers who’s famously guarded, infamously prickly, and has previously shown resistance to mentoring his successors. And now he’s personally vowing to mentor a sixth-round pick?
That’s not just rare. That’s borderline historic.
From Columbus Glory to NFL Uncertainty… and Now a Possible Fast Track to Greatness?
Howard’s journey is the stuff of gridiron myth.
After four up-and-down years at Kansas State, he bet big on himself by transferring to Ohio State. The result? A Cinderella run to the top of college football, capped by a National Championship and a major spike in draft stock.
Still, the NFL is unforgiving. Howard wasn’t taken until Day 3, sliding into the sixth round, where many quarterbacks fade into obscurity. For most, the path forward is long, grueling, and often leads nowhere.
But most don’t get handed a mentorship with one of the most brilliant minds the league has ever seen.
Now, Howard is not only in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room—he’s in the presence of a quarterbacking oracle, absorbing every glance, every cadence, every whispered read across film study.
Why Learning From Rodgers Is a Quarterback Masterclass Money Can’t Buy
Aaron Rodgers isn’t just a quarterback. He’s a walking PhD in pocket presence, pre-snap manipulation, and surgical precision. He’s accumulated over 63,000 passing yards, a Super Bowl ring, and the reputation of a football savant.
And now? He’s offering daily, one-on-one quarterback tutoring to Will Howard.
Forget position coaches. Forget backup reps. This is like being mentored by Einstein if you’re a physicist—or working alongside Spielberg if you’re an aspiring director.
It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes development that could reshape Howard’s entire career trajectory, turning him from long-shot to long-term starter.
️ Patience, Persistence, and a Potential Path to Pittsburgh’s Future
Howard isn’t guaranteed a roster spot. Let’s be honest—sixth-rounders are disposable in today’s NFL. But Rodgers’ endorsement has done something very few rookies ever get:
It has bought him time, trust, and visibility.
No, he likely won’t touch the field in 2025 unless injuries strike or chaos unfolds in Pittsburgh’s quarterback room. But if he soaks up Rodgers’ wisdom, sharpens his decision-making, and impresses in preseason reps, he could earn something far more valuable than immediate playing time:
The inside track to becoming the Steelers’ quarterback of the future.
From Overlooked to Overprepared: Can Will Howard Seize His Rodgers-Approved Moment?
Rodgers’ stunning commitment to mentoring Howard might seem like a footnote today. But in a league where preparation meets opportunity in the blink of an eye, it could be the spark that ignites a remarkable second act in Howard’s football journey.
He already rewrote his college story in Columbus. Now he has the chance to author an NFL chapter no one saw coming.
All eyes are on Will Howard now—not because of where he was drafted… but because of who’s standing beside him.
