Amidst the conclusion of the NFL scouting combine, Shedeur Sanders stepped forward to support his fellow quarterback amidst a wave of criticism. The ex-Colorado quarterback and highly touted first-round draft prospect, Shedeur Sanders, came to the defense of Ohio State’s Will Howard, who faced harsh evaluations following his performance at the combine. Howard, the architect behind Ohio State’s recent national championship triumph, showcased his passing skills during the combine’s activities on Saturday. However, despite some standout moments, Howard’s overall performance drew scrutiny for instances of inconsistency, including several dropped or missed passes.
Sanders, known for his vocal presence both on and off the field, expressed his bewilderment over the criticism directed at Howard and highlighted the challenges quarterbacks face when working with unfamiliar receivers. Taking to social media platform X, Sanders asserted, “I don’t understand y’all hating on [Howard] he just won a natty. It’s hard to throw to WR’s that you don’t know, everyone run routes different!” Sanders’ remarks underscored the complexities and nuances of quarterback-receiver dynamics in a high-pressure environment like the NFL scouting combine.
While Howard’s draft stock may have taken a hit following the combine, Sanders finds himself in a different position, with projections pegging him as the fourth overall pick by Yahoo Sports. Despite opting out of participating in the combine’s drills, Sanders has not shied away from touting himself as a potential top selection in the upcoming draft, shrugging off rumors of a possible slip in his draft status. As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, the quarterback landscape appears sparse, with the likes of Miami’s Cam Ward emerging as a frontrunner for the coveted first overall pick. Beyond Ward and Sanders, the quarterback talent pool in this year’s draft class appears thin, with no other signal-callers currently forecasted by Yahoo Sports to break into the first round.
