**Summary: Will Howard’s NFL Draft Aspirations Face Challenges After Combine Performance**
Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard’s aspirations of joining an NFL team in the upcoming draft next month encountered a setback due to his performance at the scouting combine, where he made some questionable throws. However, he rebounded with a strong showing at Ohio State’s Pro Day, positioning himself as a potential late-round pick for a team in need of a quarterback.
### Will Howard’s Combine Performance
– **Who**: Will Howard, former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback
– **What**: Faced criticism for his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine
– **When**: Following the combine, leading up to Ohio State Pro Day
– **Where**: NFL Scouting Combine and Ohio State Pro Day
– **Why**: To improve his draft stock ahead of the NFL Draft
Howard acknowledged the scrutiny he faced, suggesting that some of the negative reactions may have stemmed from Michigan Wolverines fans. He stated, “I thought I did pretty well… it was team up north’s fans blowing it out of proportion.” Despite missing two throws, he felt he received positive feedback from others, apart from the media.
### Analysis of Howard’s Performance
– NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah described Howard’s combine performance as “solid,” noting that while some throws appeared “flat,” he looked comfortable under center.
– Howard’s statistics at the combine included:
– 31.5-inch vertical jump
– 9-foot-4-inch broad jump
– 7.13 seconds in the cone drill
– 4.33 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle
### Support from Peers
Fellow NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders defended Howard, stating, “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 runs routes differently!”
### Conclusion
With a successful Pro Day performance, Will Howard remains hopeful about his NFL prospects, even if he is not projected to be a first-round pick. Will a quarterback-needy team take a chance on him in the later rounds of the draft?
### FAQs:
**Q: What were Will Howard’s stats during his season at Ohio State?**
A: Will Howard threw for 4,010 passing yards and 35 touchdown passes in his only season with the Buckeyes.
