Pittsburgh Steelers sixth-round pick

Will Howard

One of multiple NFL prospects became part of an unsettling draft-day phenomenon gaining attention; they received hoax calls designed to resemble being picked by a franchise.

“I had been pranked several times before, so it was actually refreshing to receive an actual call,” Howard said.

In an exclusive interview with Steelers.com, Missi Matthews spoke one-on-one.

Howard ultimately got the genuine call from the main coach.

Mike Tomlin

In the sixth round, the confusion and frustration had already begun to exact their toll. What ought to have been among the most joyful moments of his life turned into an emotional upheaval.




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