The Pittsburgh Steelers liked Will Howard enough to take him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. And some think he could be a sleeper pick for them. NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice believes Howard is the team’s best sleeper pick on day three.

The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised many in the 2025 NFL Draft by waiting until the sixth round to select a quarterback. Instead of going after one early, the team chose Will Howard, a former Ohio State signal caller.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had many needs that had to be addressed during the 2025 offseason. One of which was wide receiver, but the organization resolved that quickly as it traded for and extended DK Metcalf before free agency even began.