Ohio State's Will Howard displays 'relentless work ethic' immediately after being drafted by Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the NFL Draft with only two quarterbacks on the roster, and neither of them are proven by any measure. As a result, the team went into the draft uncertain whether they would select a quarterback, leaving all options on the table, including the possibility of signing a free agent if the opportunity presented itself.

General Manager Omar Khan made the draft plan clear, but it still raised several questions about what the Steelers would do with their picks.

“We go to camp with four quarterbacks. Right now, we have two on the roster. All options are on the table for how we acquire those last two,” Adam Schefter posted.

Just when it seemed like the Steelers might exit the draft without selecting a quarterback, they picked Ohio State’s Will Howard in the sixth round. Howard was caught on camera pleading to be selected when their turn came, and Pittsburgh listened. The excitement surrounding Howard’s selection was palpable.

There’s a good chance that Howard could be the Week 1 starter—unless, of course, Aaron Rodgers joins the Steelers.

“Head coach Mike Tomlin ends up uninspired by both Rudolph and Thompson, which leads to Howard seizing the job after continuing the growth he showed as a passer at Ohio State,” Garrett Podell wrote. “That is unless Aaron Rodgers joins the team after visiting the facility earlier in the offseason.”

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The Steelers have already seen Howard's work ethic in action. As soon as he was drafted, he asked for the playbook.

“We were going to give you the weekend off, but this relentless work ethic is exactly why we drafted you,” Steelers QB coach Tom Arth responded.

Howard is an exceptional player, and his talent was on full display throughout the College Football Playoff this past season, where he helped lead the Buckeyes to a national championship. The Steelers may have just landed the steal of the draft.