Darren Howard

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Darren Howard
Darren Howard 2007.jpg
Howard with the Eagles in 2007
No. 93, 90
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1976-11-19) November 19, 1976 (age 47)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Boca Ciega (Gulfport, Florida)
College: Kansas State
NFL draft: 2000  / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:352
Sacks:67.0
Forced fumbles:18
Fumble recoveries:10
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com

Darren M. Howard (born November 19, 1976) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.

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Howard also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years

Howard attended Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, he was an All-City, All-County, and an All-SunCoast selection. In basketball, he helped lead his team to the 1994 Florida State Championship.

College career

Howard played college football at Kansas State.

Professional career

2000-2005: New Orleans Saints

Howard was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. [1] From 2000-2005, he played defensive end for the Saints. In his rookie season he posted an impressive 11 sacks and an interception.

2006-2009: Philadelphia Eagles

On March 13, 2006, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles through free agency, by signing a six-year deal. In 2008, Howard led the Eagles in sacks (10.5), most of which came from the defensive tackle position in passing downs. He was released on March 18, 2010. [2]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGamesCombined TacklesTacklesAssisted TacklesSacksForced FumblesFumble Recoveries
2000 NO 1651361511.012
2001 NO 165335186.030
2002 NO 164734138.030
2003 NO 8292725.001
2004 NO 1346361011.043
2005 NO 12332493.522
2006 PHI 163522135.021
2007 PHI 168531.000
2008 PHI 162621510.011
2009 PHI 16242136.520
Career1453522619167.01810

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References

  1. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. McLane, Jeff (March 18, 2010). "Eagles cut Curtis and Howard". Philly.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  3. "Darren Howard Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 29, 2014.