Jarveon Howard

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Jarveon Howard
St. Louis Battlehawks
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-13) November 13, 1999 (age 25)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: East Marion
(Columbia, Mississippi)
College: Syracuse (2018–2021)
Alcorn State (2022–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-SWAC (2023)

Jarveon LeQuez Howard (born November 13, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and Alcorn State Braves.

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Early life and high school

Howard grew up in Columbia, Mississippi and attended East Marion High School, where he lettered in football and baseball. During his senior year, he rushed for 1,508 yards and 21 touchdowns on 118 carries. He also added 11 receptions for 203 yards and two scores, along with making 83 tackles on defense. He was also an outfielder and pitcher for the baseball team. [1] He was a three-star rated recruit and committed to play college football at Syracuse University. [2] [3]

College career

Syracuse

During Howard's true freshman season in 2018, he played in 12 games, finishing the season with 68 rushing attempts for 315 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added a reception for 16 yards. [4] During the 2019 season, he appeared in 11 games, finishing the season with 76 rushing attempts for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He also added nine receptions for 53 yards. [5]

Howard did not participate during the 2020 season. [6]

During the 2021 season, he played in three games, finishing the season with seven rushing attempts for 79 yards, along with adding a reception for eight yards. [7]

On September 27, 2021, after playing against Liberty, Howard entered the transfer portal. [8]

Alcorn State

Three weeks after entering the transfer portal, Howard announced that he would transfer to Alcorn State. [9]

During the 2022 season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 250 rushing attempts for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also added eight receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, along with a solo and assisted tackle. He was also named the Newcomer of the Year and on the BOXTOROW All-America Team. [10] [11]

During the 2023 season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 153 rushing attempts for 773 yards and seven touchdowns, along with adding 29 receptions for 184 yards. He also was named to the All-SWAC First Team. [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 9+2⁄3 in
(1.77 m)		219 lb
(99 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s1.57 s2.62 s4.46 s7.15 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
All values from HBCU Combine [13]

Green Bay Packers

On April 30, 2024, Howard signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. [14] [15] He was waived/injured on August 20, 2024. [16]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On December 6, 2024, Howard signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). [17]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jarveon Howard's East Marion High School Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Jarveon Howard, East Marion, Running Back". 247Sports. May 25, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bailey, Stephen (January 29, 2018). "3-Star Mississippi RB Jarveon Howard commits". Syracuse.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Jarveon Howard 2018 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jarveon Howard 2019 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jarveon Howard". cuse.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jarveon Howard 2021 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ McAllister, Mike (September 27, 2021). "Jarveon Howard Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ Mink, Nate (September 30, 2022). "After leaving Syracuse, Jarveon Howard is proving his father right: 'A real diamond ... is still going to shine'". Syracuse.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ "SWAC Announces Football Postseason Honors". swac.org. November 29, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jarveon Howard Lands on BOXTOROW All-America Team". alcornsports.com. December 13, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Six Braves Pick Up SWAC Postseason Honors". alcornsports.com. November 27, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jarveon Howard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Packers agree to terms with eight rookie free agents". Packers.com. April 30, 2024.
  15. ↑ Bretl, Paul (May 12, 2024). "Green Bay Packers UDFA Profile: LB Ralen Goforth". Packers Wire. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 20, 2024.
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