Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2013: Played in all nine games as a true freshman on the defensive line, starting in the final six games at defensive end...had 27 tackles (13 solo), 4.0 tackles-for-loss, a sack, seven quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and fumble recovery...had a career-best game at #7 Itawamba with seven tackles and 1.5 tackles-for-loss...had at least one tackle in all nine contests.

High School: Played for head coach Ron Price at New Albany...helped the Bulldogs to an 8-5 record and a playoff berth in his senior year...first team all-division and second team all-state...Region 2-4A Defensive Player of the Year...as a senior, had 57 tackles, 5.0 tackles-for-loss, 6.0 sacks and 18 hurries...caused four fumbles and recovered three...also had 23 receptions for 329 yards and five touchdowns...received college interest from Northeast, Itawamba and Holmes among others.

Personal: Son of Tim and Sandra Howard...has two siblings, Oreania (20) and Jackson (6)...majoring in criminal justice...born July 4, 1995.