Personal
Parents are Kathlene and David Howell ... one of six children, younger brother, Dave, plays defensive line for the University of Miami (Fla.) ... recruited by Washington, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Miami (Fla.) and New Mexico.
At BYU
In 2001: Redshirted
Before BYU
Earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior ... a Palm Beach County All-County selection ... named Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinal Super II ... earned top defensive back honors at the Glades All-Star Camp ... qualified for the state track championships in the 200-meters ... also lettered in track and baseball.
Saw action in nine games during the season ... earned letterman honors ... credited with two tackles on the season.
Competed in seven games during the season ... earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... saw action at cornerback and on special teams ... credited with two tackles on the season ... did not participate in spring drills due to injury.
Participated in spring drills ... posted three tackles in the annual Blue-White scrimmage.
Earned letterman honors ... played on special teams and at cornerback ... played in eight games during the season ... credited with five tackles, including four solo takedowns ... participated in spring drills.
Redshirted as a true freshman.
Redshirted as a true freshman.