{"id":214738,"date":"2025-02-12T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T19:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=214738"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:34:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:34:05","slug":"ohio-states-breakout-star-could-intrigue-chargers-ravens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/12\/ohio-states-breakout-star-could-intrigue-chargers-ravens\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio State’s Breakout Star Could Intrigue Chargers, Ravens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ohio State Will Howard is not a first-round prospect, but the redshirt Senior made a name for himself last year during his first season with the Buckeyes. After four solid seasons with Kansas State<\/a>, Howard transferred to Ohio State and had the best season of his career, completing 73% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 10 games. His completion percentage, yardage, and touchdowns led the conference and made him one of the best prospects in an admittedly weak quarterback draft class.<\/p>\n

Putting up strong numbers is one thing, but the film is what matters at the end of the day. Howard plays well in a clean pocket and has an above-average, but not elite, arm that can make most NFL throws. However, he falls apart under pressure and struggles to adapt to defenses post-snap. Will Howard has the tools to succeed in the right environment and the Ohio State product is developed enough to be a primary backup right away. Seeing as he likely won’t go off the board until the third or fourth round, a team like the Baltimore Ravens or Los Angeles Chargers could select him.<\/p>\n