“He’s gonna be so rich”: Donald Trump’s viral draft day prediction puts NFL spotlight on this rising quarterback

During Ohio State's celebratory visit to the White House for their national championship win, former president Donald Trump couldn’t help but spotlight quarterback Will Howard. In true Trump fashion, the moment quickly went viral for the praise. A five-word soundbite delivered with that classic Trump tone, was all it took to make Howard a trending name again. And just like that, the internet and draft analysts took notice.

Former president Donald Trump’s unexpected praise for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has turned into the latest viral moment ahead of the NFL Draft and it might just influence how fans (and teams) see him.
The highlight came when Trump locked in with a signature one-liner: “Ohhh he’s gonna be so rich.”

To be fair, Howard didn’t need a presidential endorsement to boost his resume. The 2024 season was a breakout year for the former Kansas State transfer. He completed 73.1% of his passes, threw for 4,010 yards, notched 35 touchdowns, and added another 7 scores on the ground.
More importantly, he led Ohio State to a national title, throwing 3 touchdowns in the championship game against Notre Dame. The performance had already rocketed him into the upper tiers of draft boards—even before his White House cameo.
According to reports, several teams are seriously evaluating Howard heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Names in the mix include the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Rams.
His build, mobility, and calm pocket presence are drawing interest from franchises in need of a confident QB1. Scouts reportedly love his “championship poise,” and that big-game mentality is only helping his stock rise.

Sure, one viral quote won’t determine a player’s NFL future but in today’s social-media-driven draft cycle, every headline matters. Trump’s “he’s gonna be so rich” line is now part of Will Howard’s media narrative, and the buzz is real.
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Memes, clips, and posts are flying across Twitter and TikTok, with fans debating whether Trump actually helped or just confused things. Still, the added spotlight has arguably put Howard’s name in more front offices than before—especially ones on the fence about QB options.