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Will Howard says Ben Roethlisberger has become a mentor

May 21, 2025 by Behind The Steel Curtain

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The Steelers’ legend is taking Howard under his wing

There is a lot to like about Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard. The Ohio State National Champion quarterback hasn’t been able to stop praising Pittsburgh and the organization since being drafted in the sixth round. He infamously begged for the Steelers to be the team to draft him on Hey Rookie. Additionally, he named the Steelers as his dream team, saying he had a “soft spot” in his heart for the Steelers in the lead-up to the draft.

Howard’s unwavering love for the Steelers has earned him the support of fans and a Steelers legend. Ben Roethlisberger has become a close confidant of Howard and even invited both Steelers’ Ohio State draft picks, Howard and Jack Sawyer, onto his podcast after the draft. While joining Kay Adams on Up & Adams, Howard went into the relationship he and Roethlisberger have.

“He’s been really good,” Howard said. “He’s been super supportive of me through this whole process. Throughout now being a Steeler, getting to know him, he’s been really helpful for me. He texted me, checking [in] last week, you know, just been a really good mentor. I can see him being a good mentor for me going forward. He’s been super nice to me so far.”

Howard will certainly be a player fans are most excited to see in action this August during the preseason. Even if and when Aaron Rodgers makes his way to Pittsburgh, fans will want to see if Howard has the tools to potentially be the next man up at quarterback.

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