Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut after spending his rookie year largely in an emergency No. 3 QB role behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph. The Steelers, and new head coach Mike McCarthy, have spoken highly of Howard's development entering Year 2, and with Rodgers back in the fold, he's in line to compete with Rudolph and rookie third-round pick Drew Allar for backup slotting. It begins as a crowded situation, but Howard brings some upside to the table. He flashed in his only year as Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2024, leading the Buckeyes to a national championship while surpassing 4,000 passing yards and totaling a 35:10 TD:INT.