Ohio State quarterback Will Howard wasted no time announcing new partnerships after winning a national championship.
On Friday, Howard revealed that he’s now a Dr. Pepper athlete. In the commercial he shared on Instagram, he throws a Dr. Pepper jacket over his shoulder before taking a quick break to drink. Since he poured his Dr. Pepper can from a distance, some of it spilled on his face. The talented quarterback also made a few odd gestures to the camera, including “the Rizz face” that social media users adore.
Once Howard shared this commercial on his Instagram page, countless Ohio State players and fans commented on his effort. Some people thought he went a bit too far with his performance, whereas others absolutely loved it.
“You better have gotten paid a lot for this,” Ohio State offensive lineman Luke Montgomery said.
Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair commented, “What did I just watch?”
“I can’t keep defending you bro,” NFL tight end Ben Sinnott wrote.
“Bag better have been outrageous for this to come out the drafts,” another person said.
“How is this possibly the worst and most amazing thing I’ve ever seen at the same time,” a social media user added.
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If anything, Howard should receive a round of applause for committing to the bit.
In the event Howard doesn’t make it as a pro quarterback, he could give acting a shot. Speaking of his football career, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah expects the Ohio State star to be a top-50 pick in the upcoming draft.
“He’s right on the borderline of a top-50 pick for me at this point in time,” Jeremiah said.
In his only season at Ohio State, Howard completed 73.1 percent of his passes for 4,010 yards with 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. His biggest throw of the year was a 56-yard pass to Jeremiah Smith in the national championship.
“When Will’s feet are right, he is as good as anybody I’ve been around. His accuracy, his ability to see the way he commands the team, the work he puts in,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said earlier this week.
Whether he’s slinging the football or filming a commercial, one thing you can guarantee is a great performance from Howard.
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