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“The goal I have is to win a national championship. I want to go be a starting quarterback in the NFL; Ohio State gives me a chance to make a jump and leap into that conversation,” said Will Howard, a former Kansas State quarterback who transferred to Ohio State for the 2024 season. In his early days, Will Howard was born on September 24, 2001, in Westchester, Pennsylvania, and raised in Downingtown.
As a kid, he had a kin interest in football and to learn the basics of the game; he went to Downingtown West High School, where he excelled as a standout player. Moving ahead with his career, on June 23, 2019,2019, he chose Kansas State for his collegiate journey, but later he entered the transfer portal and committed to Ohio State on January 4, 2024. The talented QB made waves during his college career in Kansas, leading him to catch the attention of well-known brands and connect with them through his NIL valuation.
Will Howard’s list of NIL deals
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Do you think Will Howard's NIL deals will impact his performance on the field?
Yes, positively
Yes, negatively
No, it won't affect him
Not sure
Do you think Michigan's recruiting scandal will impact their Big Ten chances?
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It's too early to tell
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Will Howard's NIL deals: A game-changer for college athletes or just a distraction from the game?
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Proceeding with his career, he committed to Ohio State, where he inked a contract with the foundation for supporting student-athletes at Ohio State by raising money from fans, donors, and businesses. On top of that, Howard collaborated with EA Sports for college football. He inked a collaboration with the Ricort Automotive Group, which gave him the scarlet-colored Ford Bronco as per their agreement.
Career highs of Will Howard
Howard started his football journey at Downingtown West High School, where he completed 5308 passing yards with 48 touchdown passes, along with 512 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns. During his senior year, he scored 2543 yards with 27 touchdowns. His senior year performance got him the Maxwell Football Club Pennsylvania Player of the Year award. Apart from that, he also played basketball during high school and scored over 1000 points, showcasing his versatility as a player.
Further forward, I went to Kansas and played for them from 2020 to 2023. His career total at Kansas sums up to 5786 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 921 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns, during the 34 games he played there for which he played as a starting QB during 27 games. Given his experience on the field, backed up by his scores, Howard looks promising as he steps into his debut year at Ohio. For more such news, don’t forget to come back.
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Will Howard's NIL deals: A game-changer for college athletes or just a distraction from the game?