College Georgia Weight 111 kg Status 6-Game Injured List Name Marcus Howard Education University of Georgia | CFL status International Role American football player Drafted by Indianapolis Colts Position(s) DE Height 1.85 m | |
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Date of birth (1985-10-10) October 10, 1985 (age 30) | ||
Place of birth Huger, South Carolina | ||
Hawaii UGA Sugar Bowl postgame
Marcus Howard (born October 10, 1985) is a Canadian football defensive end for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
Contents
- Hawaii UGA Sugar Bowl postgame
- Marcus howard te dt inglewood high class of 2010
- Early years
- College career
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans
- Edmonton Eskimos
- References
Howard has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans.
Marcus howard te dt inglewood high class of 2010
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.
Indianapolis Colts
Howard was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. 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.
Edmonton Eskimos
On August 1, 2011, Howard signed a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL