Will Howard is an American football quarterback who has made a significant impact in college football. He transferred to Ohio State in January 2024 after a stellar career at Kansas State, where his wonderful run mesmerized everyone.
But his recent showing at the NFL Scouting Combine has taken a different turn. Fans were far from impressed, and many have been quick to criticize his performance.
The NFL Scouting Combine is a big event where college football players show their skills to NFL coaches, team managers, and scouts. Will Howard, a top quarterback from Ohio State, joined the 2025 NFL Combine after a wonderful college career.
TRENDING: Fans are saying Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s combine performance yesterday was the worst of all time.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 2, 2025
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Miss after miss after miss — could not even make the basic passes to his receivers. Wild.
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The 6-foot-4, 235-pound quarterback had a great season, completing 73.1% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and only 10 interceptions. He also led Ohio State to a national championship win, throwing two touchdowns in a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame.
But when it came to the NFL Combine, Howard’s performance was not mesmerizing at all. Rather, it was full of inaccurate throws, especially on deep passes. His performance got mixed reactions—some say he looked too soft, while others even called it one of the worst combined showings ever.
Ohio state fans can make fun of JJ’s combine performance but you can’t make fun of Will😂
— Geaux Ducks (@GeauxDuck) March 3, 2025
So so soft
Worst combine of all time? You people need to get a life. Engagment baiting like you’re a 15 year old “influencer”
— BeantownBuckeye (@BtownBuckeye) March 3, 2025
His stock didn’t drop at all.
— DPH (@DPHBuckeyes) March 3, 2025
Shedeur Sanders defends Will Howard
Shedeur Sanders is a talented football quarterback who played for the Jackson State Tigers and the Colorado Buffaloes. He is also the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, a Hall of Fame cornerback.
Shedeur recently stood up for quarterback Will Howard following criticism of his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine. Shedeur tweeted, ““I don’t understand y’all hating on Will Howard. He just won a natty. It’s hard to throw to WRs that you don’t know, everyone run routes different!”
I don’t understand y’all hating on @whoward_ he just won a natty. It’s hard to throw to WR’s that you don’t know, everyone run routes different !
— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) March 2, 2025
His tweet reminded everyone not to overreact to certain drills and stats at the NFL Scouting Combine.
