| Ahmard Howard |
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 | Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Brenham, Texas
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| High School:
Brenham
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| Height / Weight:
6-4 / 245
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| Position:
TE
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| Experience:
Jr.-1L
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· Career statistics
Fourth-year tight end who has seen action in 21 career games ... appeared in 14 games in 2009 at tight end and on special teams ... started 2008 at defensive end before switching back to tight end ... gained valuable experience working at tight end as a redshirt in 2007 ... a prep All-American who was one of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... earned all-district honors at both tight end and defensive end ... also lettered in basketball and track and field.
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in all 14 games at tight end and on special teams.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in seven games at tight end ... switched back to tight end to help provide depth after entering fall camp as a defensive end ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Glen West at Brenham H.S. ... a prep All-American and all-district performer at tight end and defensive end ... played in the 2007 East Meets West All-American game as a defensive end ... was a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... started at tight end as a sophomore, junior and senior in addition to starting at defensive end as a senior ... led his team to a 25-3 record over his final two seasons and two district championships ... posted 17 receptions for 325 yards and seven TDs at tight end over his final two seasons ... averaged a TD every 2.4 receptions ... earned first-team all-district 18-4A at defensive end and second-team all-district 18-4A at tight end as a senior ... helped his team to an 11-2 record and a berth in the regional semifinals ... finished the season ranked 17th in the Texas Football Top 25 ... posted 46 tackles, three sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 42 pressures, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... caught 13 passes for 223 yards and four TDs ... tabbed first-team all-district 18-4A as a junior ... helped the Cubs reach the 4A Division II state semifinals and a 14-1 record ... caught four passes for 102 yards and three TDs ... also was a three-year letterwinner in basketball and lettered in track and field as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas ... majoring in physical culture and sport ... has devoted time to the Young Life program ... a member of his church's youth group ... brother, Antoine, was an indoor All-American in the triple jump at Arkansas in 1997 ... father, Andre, played running back at Blinn Junior College ... enjoys listening to music and playing video games.
THE HOWARD FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV shows: College GameDay, SportsCenter
I can't believe I watch: For the Love of Ray J
Favorite movie: All About the Benjamins
Favorite actor: Martin Lawrence
Favorite actress: Meagan Good
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite music artist: Lil' Wayne, Drake
Favorite video game: NCAA Football
Nobody knows I can: Cut hair
