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Redshirt junior edge rusher/defensive lineman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 250 pounds, the Crystal, Minnesota native initially began his college career at LSU before transferring back home to play under P. J. Fleck. Minnesota Golden Gophers (2024–Present): Transferred to the Gophers in the spring of 2024. After serving as a rotational piece in 2024, Howard enjoyed a breakout sophomore season in 2025. He played in all 13 games, racking up 29 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks. LSU Tigers (2023): Signed as a consensus four-star recruit and the No. 1 ranked prospect out of Minnesota. He appeared in 5 games mostly on special teams, recording 2 tackles before entering the transfer portal.
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3 solos, 1 asst in 2025 scouted loss to GT. Edge rusher opposite TJParker. Will transferred to Clemson after two productive seasons at Purdue. 2024 / AS A SOPHOMORE: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches). Appeared in and started all 12 games. Totaled 56 tackles, 10.0 tackles-for-loss, 5.0 sacks and recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Finished second on the team in tackles-for-loss and sacks and finished fourth in tackles. Strengths: Bend, Length, Burst off the line, Arc Threat; Weaknesses: Counter moves, Play strength vs run, Power element, per Newt. 84.4 overall grade 82.4 pass rush grade 77.9 run defense grade 10 sacks.
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