Jarveon Howard
American football player (born 1999)
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Jarveon LeQuez Howard (born November 13, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and Alcorn State Braves.
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Howard in 2026 | |
| No. 41 – St. Louis Battlehawks | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 13, 1999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East Marion (Columbia, Mississippi) |
| College | Syracuse (2018–2021) Alcorn State (2022–2023) |
| NFL draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Early life
Howard grew up in Columbia, Mississippi and attended East Marion High School, where he lettered in football and baseball. During his senior year, he rushed for 1,508 yards and 21 touchdowns on 118 carries. He also added 11 receptions for 203 yards and two scores, along with making 83 tackles on defense. He was also an outfielder and pitcher for the baseball team.[1] He was a three-star rated recruit and committed to play college football at Syracuse University.[2][3]
College career
Syracuse
During Howard's true freshman season in 2018, he played in 12 games, finishing the season with 68 rushing attempts for 315 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added a reception for 16 yards.[4] During the 2019 season, he appeared in 11 games, finishing the season with 76 rushing attempts for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He also added nine receptions for 53 yards.[5]
Howard did not participate during the 2020 season.[6]
During the 2021 season, he played in three games, finishing the season with seven rushing attempts for 79 yards, along with adding a reception for eight yards.[7]
On September 27, 2021, after playing against Liberty, Howard entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Alcorn State
Three weeks after entering the transfer portal, Howard announced that he would transfer to Alcorn State.[9]
During the 2022 season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 250 rushing attempts for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also added eight receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, along with a solo and assisted tackle. He was also named the Newcomer of the Year and on the BOXTOROW All-America Team.[10][11]
During the 2023 season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 153 rushing attempts for 773 yards and seven touchdowns, along with adding 29 receptions for 184 yards. He also was named to the All-SWAC First Team.[12]
Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| 2018 | Syracuse | 12 | 0 | 68 | 315 | 4.6 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Syracuse | 11 | 0 | 76 | 337 | 4.4 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 2020 | Syracuse | 0 | 0 | Did not participate | |||||||
| 2021 | Syracuse | 3 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Alcorn State | 11 | 11 | 253 | 1,270 | 5.0 | 12 | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Alcorn State | 11 | 10 | 154 | 772 | 5.0 | 7 | 26 | 172 | 6.6 | 0 |
| Career | 48 | 21 | 558 | 2,773 | 5.0 | 29 | 44 | 288 | 6.5 | 1 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9+7⁄8 in (1.77 m) | 219 lb (99 kg) | 30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) | 9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m) | 4.53 s | 1.57 s | 2.62 s | 4.46 s | 7.15 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) | 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) | 28 reps |
| All values from HBCU Combine/Pro Day[13] | ||||||||||||
Green Bay Packers
On April 30, 2024, Howard signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[14][15] He was waived/injured on August 20, 2024.[16]
St. Louis Battlehawks
On December 6, 2024, Howard signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[17]
Buffalo Bills
On August 19, 2025, Howard signed with the Buffalo Bills, but was waived/injured by the team the following day.[18]
St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)
On January 14, 2026, Howard was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks.[19]