Ra’Zahn Howard

2014: Appeared in 11 games, starting 10 … finished with 20 tackles, 11 solo, a TFL, a sack, and a PBU … made three tackles, one solo, against Central Michigan on Sept. 6 … recorded three tackles, one solo, against No. 11 Notre Dame on Sept. 13 … had two solo tackles against Iowa on Sept. 27 … made two tackles, one solo, and a sack at Illinois on Oct. 4 … recorded four tackles, three solo, at Minnesota on Oct. 18 … had three tackles at No. 17 against Nov. 1 … made two solo tackles against Northwestern on Nov. 22 … recorded one solo tackle at Indiana on Nov. 29.

2013: Appeared in six games as a reserve … had four tackles on the season with 1.0 sack and two PBU’s … had two tackles, one solo, and two PBU’s at Michigan State on Oct. 19 … recorded first collegiate sack against Iowa on Nov. 9.

High School: Third team All-State selection at defensive tackle and helped lead Asbury Park High School (New Jersey) to NJSIAA state championship in 2011 …keyed Asbury Park defense which allowed just 464 rushing yards all season … named as the Class B Central Defensive Player of the Year … had 68 tackles with 12 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries … also three fumbles forced and 31 tackles for loss … named first team All-Shore Conference … finished with 57 tackles and had 10 sacks as a junior at Winslow Township High School.

Personal: Given name is Ra’Zahn B. Howard … born Aug. 8, 1994 … majoring in law and society … enjoys writing, reading, working out and football.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Great size and strong at the point of the attack. Rarely is going to get pushed off the ball and away from the hole. Plays with leverage and can anchor him in position. Massive clogger type penetrating defensive lineman. Relishes in the physicality of the game creating havoc in the backfield. Violent hands and can neutralize double-team and push the pocket. Stays on his feet and has upside. Endurance and stamina will be watched closely to avoid him from losing the energy that makes him the player NFL teams want to see more of in the future. Late bloomer didn’t play until eighth grade and was also a stand out offensive tackle during his high school tenure. A few teams that come to mind of both the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers who may see him as a fixture in their defensive schemes.