Marcus Howard

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Marcus Howard
Retired
Born: (1985-10-10) October 10, 1985 (age 38)
Huger, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
StatusInjured List
CFL status American
Position(s) DE
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight245 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
Career stats
Total tackles 14
Sacks 1.5
Forced fumbles 1
Fumble recoveries 0

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.

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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

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References

  1. "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk . Retrieved July 29, 2011.