Kyle McCord's NFL Draft Moment Leaves Fans Speechless: A Unanimous Reaction

Ever wonder if there’s an ex-girlfriend behind every great quarterback’s success? Meet the intriguing past of Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (Cool Video Here), but let’s not get lost in the personal drama. Amidst the shimmering lights of the NFL Draft, where futures are made in a blink, the spotlight shines brightest on one of its most unexpected stories this year. With the draft in full swing, the Cleveland Browns have just picked Shedeur Sanders at No. 144 ending a long wait for the newcomer quarterback. Meanwhile, the winds of fate’ve blown interestingly for Ohio State alumnuem Kyle McCord. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 181, he finds himself before his own replacement, national champion Will Howard, in a plot twist no one saw coming, least fans poured out their surprise, amusement, and disbelief all over social media, as the video hit.

Now, let’s dive into the juicy saga of Kyle McCord’s draft pick, one that’s more than a just a story of a lad from Worthington Hills who led Ohio State as a quarterback, losing only to Michigan in his cle playimg days, before transferring to Syracuse to re-invent his career path. Did he prove himself more while playing for the Orange than when he was Throws McCord an shinier ligh than his predecessor, and casts s story of resilience, rivalry, and the undendifined pathways to NFL success. Want more on this? LEARN MORE

Several notable names from the college football world are making their NFL dreams come true with the 2025 draft this weekend, including some top quarterbacks.

Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ended when the Cleveland Browns selected him at No. 144 on Saturday, and the same could be said for one former Ohio State quarterback.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected former Ohio State and Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord with the 181st overall pick. To make matters more interesting, McCord was selected before his replacement – the national championship-winning Will Howard.

Fans commented on the irony during the draft Saturday.

With the No. 181 overall pick in the 2025 @NFLDraft, the @Eagles select Kyle McCord.

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— NFL (@NFL) April 26, 2025

With the 185th pick in the 2025 #NFLDraft, we select QB Will Howard. pic.twitter.com/tl0HQ3BaL6

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 26, 2025

“Kyle McCord drafted ahead of Will Howard… now I have to scroll through my bookmarks, because I’m owed over $1,000 from bets made with Buckeye fans,” one fan said.

“need to know if Howie [Roseman] stole Kyle McCord from the Steelers pick 181: Kyle McCord to PHI pick 185: Will Howard to PIT,” said Warren Sharp.

“Kyle McCord being drafted before Will Howard is ludicrous When Ohio State upgraded from the former to the latter they won the national championship lol,” said another fan.

“Will Howard picked by Pittsburgh. Howard and Kyle McCord must remain connected for all eternity,” one fan noted.

“Kyle McCord got selected before National Championship winner Will Howard?!?!?!,” another fan asked in disbelief.

“Kyle McCord b4 Will Howard? WTF take it from a Buckeye fan, McCord is garbage,” said one fan.

“Kyle McCord got drafted before Will Howard. Proving again what I’ve been saying for months. Kyle McCord > Will Howard,” one Michigan fan said, antagonizing Ohio State supporters.

McCord started one season at Ohio State, going 11-1 in 12 starts. The lone loss was against Michigan, and knocked the Buckeyes out of contention for the Big Ten championship and the College Football Playoff.

Howard arrived in Columbus last year via the transfer portal, while McCord transferred to Syracuse. Howard helped Ohio State win the national championship in the first-ever 12-team playoff.

McCord played well at Syracuse, going 10-3 in 13 starts. He threw for nearly 4,800 yards and 34 touchdowns for the Orange as well – both career bests.

We’ll see what the NFL has in store for both of these former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks.

Related: Cleveland Browns Star Sends Clear Message To Shedeur Sanders