USC is the favorite for a potential $995,000 quarterback to replace Caleb Williams.
According to the most recent USC football news, the team could sign a new quarterback through the transfer portal in the coming weeks. Caleb Williams is expected to enter the 2024 NFL draft. The USC Trojans could replace Williams with Kansas State quarterback Will Howard via the college football transfer portal.
According to Pete Nakos of On3.com, Howard’s “likely landing option” is USC rather than Miami. The Hurricanes have also expressed interest in the former Big 12 standout quarterback.
“While Will Howard was in Miami on Monday, sources don’t see him landing in South Beach,” Nakos wrote on December 12, 2023, in an article titled “Transfer Portal Intel: Latest on Cam Ward, Dante Moore, Trevor Etienne, and others.” “If everything goes as planned on Tuesday with Cam Ward’s visit, the Hurricanes may not be in the quarterback market.”
If I'm Will Howard, I'm going to the most QB friendly spot I can find. USC makes a lot of sense
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— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) December 5, 2023
“USC remains a likely destination for the Kansas State transfer. He would also encourage Malachi Nelson to compete for the job, as he would be a good fit for Lincoln Riley’s scheme. According to sources, a visit could be planned, but no hard date has been set.”
In the new era of college football, universities will not sign star quarterbacks unless they have a sizable NIL deal in place. On3.com estimates Howard’s NIL value at $995,000, which is close to $1 million.
Williams’ projected earnings for this past season were $2.7 million. These are estimates, but according to college football transfer portal rumors, top quarterbacks could earn $1 million.
There’s a reason Howard could land a big payday through the college football transfer portal. Howard threw 2,643 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 2023, completing 61.3% of his passes.
The quarterback is also a threat with his legs, having 78 carries for 364 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Howard is a major reason why Kansas State won the Big 12 championship in 2022. Howard is not Williams, but head coach Lincoln Riley will most likely run a similar offensive scheme with the veteran quarterback.
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