College Football Fans Have Mixed Reactions To Former K-State QB Will Howard’s Combine Debut

Twitter reacted to the former Wildcats signal caller's first display at the NFL Combine.

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (QB07) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard had his NFL Combine debut Saturday evening...with mixed results.

Howard failed to hit on several downfield passes, sparking criticism about his ability to play the position in the NFL. Howard's influx of weapons as a Buckeye was brought up as a point of concern when transitioning to a team that may lack that team structure.

Will Howard exposed, not surprised.pic.twitter.com/fspvvSlvVu

— TJ Ronin (@Tj_Ronin) March 2, 2025

Some even reduced him to his Kansas State form, where he was nowhere near Draft conversations.

"Looks very different without his receivers, his O-line, his running backs, and Chip Kelly calling plays," one user said. "Looks oddly a lot like he did at Kansas State."

Looks very different without his receivers, his oline, his running backs, and Chip Kelly calling plays. Looks oddly a lot like he did at Kansas State

— Evan LaPoe (@BillyDaKid_27) March 1, 2025

Still, some supported Howard, citing his most recent season as a point of inquiry for the 2025 Draft.

Will Howard was perfect vs Tennessee.
Will Howard was perfect vs Oregon.
Will Howard was perfect vs Texas.
Will Howard was perfect vs Notre Dame.
Will Howard was perfect at the Combine.

If you still don’t see him as a 1st Round Pick… you haven’t been paying attention.

— Sam Block (@theblockspot) March 2, 2025

Howard spent four years at Kansas State, throwing for 5,786 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions. He departed to Columbus to give himself a chance to compete among the nation's best.

Safe to say that Howard experienced a renaissance in his first year at Ohio State, watching his draft stock surge after a title run. Howard threw for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, adding another seven scores on the ground. He had 1,150 passing yards and eight touchdowns in the postseason, earning the CFP Championship Offensive MVP after compiling 288 total yards and two touchdowns against Notre Dame.

Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.