Draft:Leroy Howard (American football)

Games played	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leroy Howard
No. 45
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	June 16, 1949; Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Died	February 8, 2025 (aged 75)
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school	Lincoln
College	Bishop
NFL draft	1971: undrafted
Career history
	Houston Oilers (1971); Los Angeles Rams (1973); Washington Redskins (1975);
	* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played
Games played	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leroy Howard Jr. (June 16, 1949-February 8, 2025) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Bishop College.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

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Comment: See WP:SPORTSIGCOV - at least some independent sourcing is needed beyond database entries. ChrysGalley (talk) 13:53, 14 April 2026 (UTC)

PositionDefensive back

BornJune 16, 1949
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.

DiedFebruary 8, 2025 (aged 75)

Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

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