New Photo of Will Howard Emerges as Ohio State Football Drops Four-Word Message

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Holcomb | Last updated Feb 28, 2025 11:28 AM ET

The NFL Combine has arrived. The quarterbacks will work out in front of league coaches and scouts on Saturday, March 1.

But even as other positions are set to take the field Friday, the Ohio State Buckeyes football social team left little doubt over what is grabbing their attention -- quarterback Will Howard.

"All eyes on QB!" The official Ohio State Football X (formerly Twitter) account tweeted.

The account tweeted that message as a caption to a black-and-white photo of Howard facing a mob of NFL reporters at the combine.

Although quarterbacks won't be on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. until Saturday, signal callers are already meeting with reporters and NFL teams.

Howard is one of the more intriguing prospects available in the 2025 NFL Draft class.

He experienced an incredible final college season at Ohio State, which was capped off with a national championship. NFL scouts have raved about Howard's size and toughness.

All eyes on QB1
#NFLCombine x @whoward_ pic.twitter.com/l5dtkoKLRq
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) February 28, 2025

But pundits have concerns about his arm strength and ability to read defenses.

NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared Howard to former first-round quarterback Blake Bortles.

"Howard is big, tough and accurate but benefited from superior talent at the skill positions at Ohio State," Zierlein wrote. "Unless he proves he can play chess against NFL defenses, he might not have enough in the tool box to become more than an average backup."

Along with quarterbacks, wide receiver and running back prospects will work out on Saturday at the NFL Combine.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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