Holy Cross Athletics

AS A JUNIOR IN 2012:
• Saw action in all 11 games as a backup defensivelineman.
• Totaled 14 tackles on the season.
• Recorded three tackles at Wagner.
• Made three solo tackles against New Hampshire.
• Had two tackles and a forced fumble in the victory atGeorgetown.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011:
• Played in all 11 games with one start at defensive end andoutside linebacker.
• Totaled 13 tackles on the season.
• Recorded four tackles, a sack and a forced fumble at Lehighin his first career start.
• Made four solo tackles during the season-ending victory atFordham.
• Had a pair of solo tackles in the win over Lafayette.
• Also made tackles against Brown, Colgate andMassachusetts.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010:
• Did not see any varsity action.

HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for head coach Patrick Kane at Hermitage HighSchool.
• Named second team All-State and first team All-Metro as asenior.
• A three-time first team All-District selection, whileearning first team All-Region honors twice.
• Led team to three straight district championships, alongwith a regional title and a state semifinal appearance in 2009.
• Team posted an overall record of 27-7 during his threeyears on the varsity.
• Totaled 225 tackles, nine sacks, six forced fumbles andfour fumble recoveries over the course of his high schoolcareer.
• Ranks third all-time in school history in careertackles.
• Also a member of the wrestling team.
• Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL:
• Son of Daryl and Sonya Howell.
• Has one sister (Victoria).
• Father was a member of the football, basketball, track andtennis teams at Virginia State University.
• Majoring in Sociology.