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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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