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Will Howard Football Cards

Dad’s Take on Will Howard

Look at this kid posing like he's already won three Super Bowls when he's holding that ball like it's his first day at summer camp! You want me to believe this fresh-faced rookie is the next Josh Allen? Please – Allen looks like he could bench press a Buick, while this Howard kid looks like he'd ask his mom to cut the crust off his postgame sandwich.

About Will Howard

It takes a ton of preparation to rule the field on Sundays, so Howard did his best to get a jump start on the competition. One day after he heard his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft, the rookie passer reached out to Pittsburgh's coaches to get the playbook. He's not going to take any days off.

— 2025 Panini Donruss Football

Jon Gruden said the Steelers got a steal in Howard, noting similarities to Buffalo's Josh Allen, thanks to his size and athleticism. "He can run the direct power plays. He can run the zone-read plays," the former coach said on SiriusXM. "He has four touchdown runs of over 70 yards … and he can play in cold weather."

— 2025 Panini Donruss Football

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