The Steelers added two Ohio State players in the 2025 NFL Draft: Will Howard and Jack Sawyer. Both players are known to have good leadership qualities and a high competitive spirit, and they have now officially arrived in Pittsburgh, generating excitement among Steelers fans and Ohio State alumni.
Howard and Sawyer bring a shared history of success from their time at Ohio State, where they helped propel the Buckeyes to a national championship. Their move from Columbus to Pittsburgh set the stage for a new chapter in their career.
Ohio State Fans Fired Up As Pittsburgh Brings Back Will Howard and Jack Sawyer
The connection between Ohio State and the NFL means nothing new. As of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Buckeyes still hold the record for the most first-round selections in NFL Draft history, with about 95 first-round selections. The team was ranked third overall for total draft picks with 460.
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The team takes pride in producing talent ready for the NFL. Of course, seeing Howard and Sawyer land with the Steelers has fans buzzing with excitement.
Both players were instrumental in Ohio State’s recent success, and their transition to Pittsburgh is more of a continuation of their exceptional delivery and, of course, a new way to showcase their talent.
The Steelers selected Howard in the sixth round, as the No. 185 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft; a 6’4” quarterback with a strong arm and a knack for making plays under pressure.
It’s interesting to see how the Steelers chose to pass on other high-profile QBs like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Texas’ Quinn Ewers; they saw potential in Howard’s competitive nature, making him a great late-round pick to bet on.
His journey might be a bit more complicated, considering the round he was selected and the pick number, he’ll need to prove himself in a competitive quarterback room, but if he can channel the same determination that made him a champion at Ohio State, he could surprise many people.
At 6’4” and known for his relentless motor, Sawyer was drafted earlier in the fourth round as the No. 123 overall pick as an edge rusher. He was the first recruit to commit to Ohio State under the tutelage of head coach Ryan Day, creating a welcoming stage for a championship-winning program.
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The team usually has four outside linebackers on its roster, so Sawyer will be completing a position group that already includes established stars.
As training is set to begin, these two talents will be ready to prove they are worth betting on. Whether they’re making plays on the field or bonding over their Ohio State roots, they are determined to make an impact. Of course, fans can’t wait to see what’s next.
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