Shedeur Sanders had a message for everybody about Ohio State QB Will Howard on Sunday.
Howard, Ohio State’s nationwide title-winning quarterback, had an up-and-down time on the NFL Scouting Mix in Indianapolis. Howard, who started his profession at Kansas State earlier than transferring to Ohio State, missed some extensive receivers throughout his throwing portion at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The previous Buckeyes and Wildcats quarterback, who is taken into account a second or third spherical NFL Draft prospect, missed some straightforward throws, however hit some onerous ones.
Nationwide Champion Will Howard completes the move and will get a giant applause 👏📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/gzjTWa2y30
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Whereas Howard, 23, took some warmth on social media for his efficiency, Sanders got here to his protection.
“I don’t perceive y’all hating on Will Howard,” Sanders posted on X.
“He simply received a natty. It’s onerous to throw to WR’s that you just don’t know, everybody run routes totally different !”
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It may be robust throwing on the NFL Scouting Mix to extensive receivers you are not aware of. That is one of many the explanation why Sanders selected to skip the exercises on the NFL Scouting Mix and throw at his Professional Day in Colorado as an alternative.
Howard obtained each boos and cheers for his efficiency on Saturday.
“I heard them, I heard them,” Howard mentioned throughout an interview with NFL Community after his throwing session wrapped up. “Ohio State travels. We’re cherished and we’re hated.”
Nationwide Champion Will Howard completes the move and will get a giant applause 👏📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/gzjTWa2y30
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025
Howard obtained blended opinions for his throwing session, as he at occasions struggled together with his footwork and his accuracy. He’ll clearly have to carry out higher at his Professional Day in Columbus.
“I felt first rate,” Howard mentioned. “I am my very own largest critic, so I really feel like there have been some issues I may clear up. However general, I feel I confirmed that I can spin the ball with the most effective. And I felt good about it. And I feel my footwork was fairly stable. And I’m excited for my professional day to point out that I can spin it a bit extra.”
Ohio State is scheduled to have its Professional Day in Columbus on March 26. That’ll be a giant one for Howard’s NFL Draft inventory as we method April.
