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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 assists vs Texas; 1 solo 1 TFL vs Ohio. Jackson picked up 16 tackles with three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 2024. Coming into his redshirt junior year, Johnson expects Jackson to take charge of the entire defensive line unit. Too slight and slow to do so at an elite level, though. At 6'6" and 265 pounds, Jackson boasts the rare, prototypical long-limbed frame that NFL front offices covet for traditional five-technique and defensive end roles.
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