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Steelers predicted to abandon Will Howard plan by drafting 70-TD quarterback | Sporting News

The Pittsburgh Steelers are predicted to abandon their interest in Kansas State quarterback Will Howard and instead draft South Carolina's Spencer Rattler with the 70th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, according to a mock draft by The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer. Rattler, who threw for 3,186 yards and 19 touchdowns in his final college season, is seen as a quarterback with significant upside due to his strong arm and mobility, despite some inconsistency. The Steelers' decision to move away from Howard, who had 24 passing touchdowns in 2023, is influenced by Rattler's higher ceiling and the team's need for a quarterback who can develop into a starter behind Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

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