Howard hit the ground running at Duke in 2024 after five years at Youngstown State. He’s a tight-hipped linebacker with adequate pursuit speed but below-average instincts and technique in taking on blocks. His production was bolstered by a gaming front that created opportunities to make impact plays. He’s proven to be solid in man coverage, but he creates very little on-ball production. Howard’s strong 2024 season helps him, but making a team will be a challenge.
