If Will Howard was disappointed by his fall to the sixth round, his celebration after being drafted sure didn’t show it.
NFL Films documented Howard’s draft wait and eventual selection on the season finale of “Hey Rookie: Welcome to the NFL,” its annual series highlighting several draft prospects’ journeys to the NFL. Howard was one of four prospects highlighted on this year’s show along with former Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams.
In a clip from the show shared on the NFL’s official social media account, Howard cried tears of joy with his family after the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him with the No.