Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard has a mentor in Aaron Rodgers. In just three days, Rodgers helped correct Howard’s footwork and is giving him more pointers.
Howard, who was three when Rodgers was selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, grew up watching the four-time MVP play with the Green Bay Packers.
Rodgers seems open to mentoring Howard, much like he did when he mentored Jordan Love.
“He’s been so awesome to me so far,” Howard said on the Chipped Ham & Football Podcast. “Obviously, we’ve only got to be together for three days, but I’ve got a really good feeling about him and this whole quarterback room. I think we already meshed really well in this past week, hit it off, and got a good vibe. And Aaron’s been so willing to help me.”
Rodgers had 28 touchdowns to 11 interceptions in 2024. He went just 5-12 in his starts with the Jets, and even after they acquired Davante Adams, went just 3-8. It was a tough season for Rodgers, who also had multiple leg injuries.
The Steelers think something remains in the tank for the former four-time MVP. They had zeroed in on him as their target, and even though they had to wait a while, Rodgers is now set to be their starting quarterback.
As for Howard, he was the Steelers’ sixth-round pick after helping lead Ohio State to a National Championship, where he shined during the College Football Playoffs.