What should Steelers fans expect from Will Howard in 2025?

The Steelers selected Ohio State QB Will Howard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and questions remain about what to expect from the young signal-caller will have in his rookie season — as well as how he’ll fit into the Steelers’ 53-man regular season roster.

It’s also more likely than not that Mason Rudolph will get the nod above Howard on the depth chart — and if Aaron Rodgers signs, which seems like the plan, his role diminishes even further. As a result, Howard’s impact will likely be limited to preseason games and late-game blowouts — once Pittsburgh has either decisively won or lost.

Barring an embarrassing training camp and preseason performance from Howard, it seems almost impossible that former Dolphin and new Steelers QB Skylar Thompson could beat out the rookie for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Howard gives Pittsburgh everything it could want in 2025: a young prospect who, at best, could develop into a long-term starter, and at worst, could become a reliable backup while the team targets their QB in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: What Steelers fans should expect from Will Howard in 2025