2015 (Sophomore): Played in eight games with five starts for the Wildcats. Finished the season with 20 tackles, including 13 solo stops. Had his best game statistically in ACU’s Oct. 3 loss at Central Arkansas when he finished with eight tackles (five solo), including one-half tackle for loss.

2014 (Freshman): Howard played in all 12 games as a true freshman, finishing the season with seven tackles (three solo), one pass broken up and one pass defended. Howard had single tackles against Georgia State, Houston Baptist, Ave Maria, McNeese State, Sam Houston State, Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin. He had one pass breakup against Ave Maria.

High school: Helped lead Broken Arrow to a 10-3 and a spot in the state playoffs where the team lost to Oklahoma powerhouse Tulsa Union. After his senior season in 2013, Howard was selected first team all-District 6A-2 as a defensive back. Before the
season he was a pre-season Class 6A all-state selection by the Daily Oklahoman. Also competed in track and field for Broken Arrow. Played at Broken Arrow for head coach Steve Spavital.

Personal: 2014 graduate of Broken Arrow High School.