Desmond Howard
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Position: WR
Jersey #: 80
Date of Birth: May 15, 1970
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 188 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 4 in 1992 by WAS
First Team: WAS (1992)
Last Team: DET (2002)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | 9 | 10 | 14 | 133 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 | DET | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | GB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: May 16, 2025
Desmond Howard - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: May 15, 1970Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
Career Timeline
- Washington Redskins (WAS): 1992-1993
- Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX): 1995
- Green Bay Packers (GB): 1996-1999
- Oakland Raiders (OAK): 2000
- Detroit Lions (DET): 2001-2002
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Super Bowl Champion: Won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers in 1996.
- Super Bowl MVP: Named Super Bowl MVP for his outstanding performance in Super Bowl XXXI, where he scored a touchdown on a 99-yard kickoff return.
- Pro Bowl Selection: Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1997.
- First-Team All-Pro: Earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 1996.
- College Accomplishments: Won the Heisman Trophy in 1991 while playing for the University of Michigan, becoming the first wide receiver to receive the award since 1987.
- Impact Player: Known for his exceptional return skills, Howard is regarded as one of the best return specialists in NFL history.
- Career Stats: Accumulated over 1,000 receiving yards and 14 career touchdown receptions.
Legacy
Desmond Howard is widely remembered for his electrifying play and pivotal role in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory. His Heisman Trophy win and subsequent NFL success make him a notable figure in both college and professional football. His contributions to special teams, particularly in return situations, have left a lasting impact on the game.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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