Marcus Howard
Retired | |
Born: | (1985-10-10) October 10, 1985 (age 38) Huger, South Carolina, U.S. |
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Career information | |
Status | Injured List |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
College | Georgia |
High school | Hanahan |
NFL draft | 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161 |
Drafted by | Indianapolis Colts |
Career history | |
As player | |
2008 | Indianapolis Colts |
2010 | Tennessee Titans* |
2011–2017 | Edmonton Eskimos |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
Total tackles | 14 |
Sacks | 1.5 |
Forced fumbles | 1 |
Fumble recoveries | 0 |
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Marcus Howard (born October 10, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Howard has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans.
Early years
Howard played high school football at Hanahan High School in Hanahan, South Carolina. While there he played running back and linebacker and was a three-time all-region and two-time class 2-A all-state choice. As a senior, he was the class 2-A Defensive Player of the Year. He also played basketball and ran track.
College career
Howard played college football at Georgia. He played both defensive end and linebacker. During his senior year, he started all 13 games and achieved First-team All-SEC honors after recording 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. He finished his career with 79 tackles, 12 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He won the 2008 Sugar Bowl MVP after he posted 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble which he recovered in the end zone for a touchdown, and a deflected pass which was intercepted by teammate Dannell Ellerbe.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Howard was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.[1] He was waived on September 5, 2009.
Tennessee Titans
Howard signed a future contract with the Tennessee Titans on January 13, 2010. He was waived on August 12. He was later re-signed, only to be released again on July 28, 2011.[2]
Edmonton Eskimos
On August 1, 2011, Howard signed a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL
References
- ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
External links
- Edmonton Eskimos player bio
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=40675&SPID=3571&DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=308242&Q_SEASON=2007[permanent dead link]
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111123104626/http://esks.com/article/esks-add-to-d-line
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