NDSU

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll

Made impression early after transferring from Minnesota State Mankato ... 2009 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Joined Bison program at the start of school and became valuable member of scout team ... Caught six passes for 120 yards and a pair of TDs in spring game ... 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out as a redshirt in the Mavericks program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Homestead High School ... Second team all-conference selection for head coach Dave Keel at Homestead ... Played wide receiver, quarterback and defensive back ... Caught 28 passes for 521 yards and five TDs as a senior ... Rushed for 162 yards and three TDs on 14 carries ... Had a 96 yard kickoff return for a TD and returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown during career ... Rushed 77 times for 435 yards and six TDs as a junior, and also caught two passes for 58 yards and a pair of TDs ... Member of state champion 14-0 team in 2006 and state runnerup 12-2 squad in 2007 ... Set school record in the long jump (22-feet, 5-inches) ... PERSONAL: Son of Donald and Maxine Howard ... Has two sisters, Jennifer and Janelle ... Undecided on college major.