Shedeur Sanders, a projected first-round draft pick himself, came to Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s defense after criticism for his performance at the NFL Combine. Howard led the Buckeyes to a national championship in January and completed his passing workout at the combine on Saturday.
Sanders took to social media to defend Howard, saying “I don’t understand y’all hating on [Howard] he just won a natty.” He added that it’s hard to throw to WRs when you don’t know their routes. Howard had some key moments at the combine, including big passes, but also struggled with dropped or missed passes.
Sanders skipped his own workout at the combine but has been vocal about his draft potential. Unlike Howard, who is not expected to be a first-round pick, Sanders is projected as a No. 1 overall pick by Yahoo Sports.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/shedeur-sanders-defends-ohio-state-qb-will-howard-after-lackluster-showing-at-nfl-combine-013125600.html