Buddy Howell

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Buddy Howell
Personal information
Born: (1996-03-27) March 27, 1996 (age 28)
Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: Coral Gables
College: Florida Atlantic (2014–2017)
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:85
Rushing average:3.3
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:3
Player stats at PFR

Gregory "Buddy" Howell Jr. (born March 27, 1996) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic, [1] where he played in 39 games with 16 starts and finished his career with 463 carries for 2,424 yards and 22 touchdowns. [2] Howell signed with the Miami Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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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 Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		219 lb
(99 kg)		29+1⁄4 in
(0.74 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.55 s1.61 s2.64 s4.51 s7.55 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day [3] [4]

Miami Dolphins

Howell signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. [5] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2018. [6]

Houston Texans

On September 2, 2018, Howell was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans. [7] He signed a contract extension with the team on March 1, 2021. [8] He was waived on August 31, 2021. [9]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 2, 2021, Howell was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2021. [10] He was placed on injured reserve on December 4, and activated on December 25. Howell won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20. [11]

BC Lions

On January 26, 2023, Howell signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [12] On May 29, 2023, Howell was released by the Lions.

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References

  1. ↑ "Gregory Howell, Jr. – 2017 Football Roster – Florida Atlantic University". fausports.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Buddy Howell". www.miamidolphins.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Gregory Howell Jr., RB, Florida Atlantic, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Buddy Howell 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Dolphins announce undrafted free agent signings". ThePhinsider.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Transactions: Texans claim three on waivers". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-1-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2021.
  10. ↑ Soares, Venie Randy (October 19, 2021). "Rams fill roster holes, replacing Jake Funk and Johnny Mundt following injuries". Turf Show Times. SB Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  11. ↑ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 21, 2023.


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