Tony Howard

Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Garfield Heights, Ohio
High School:
Garfield Heights

Is a very explosive runner and catches the ball well out of the backfield ? Could be a real impact player for Kent State this season ? Runs 4.4 in the 40.

2005 Redshirt Freshman Season
Sat out due to NCAA transfer guidelines.

Prior to Kent State
Spent one season at Michigan State before transferring to Kent State ? Ranked among the nation?s top 50 cornerbacks by Rivals.com (No. 45)? Named to SuperPrep?s and PrepStar?s All-Midwest Teams ? Listed among the Midwest?s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 89) ? Rated among Ohio?s top 50 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 34) ? Associated Press Division II All-Ohio selection as a senior ? Selected AP Division II Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 ? Also named Northeast Lakes District Offensive Player of the Year ? Invited to play in the Ohio All-Star Classic in Columbus ? Rushed for 2,174 yards on 227 carries and scored 28 touchdowns as a senior for Coach Chuck Reisland at Garfield Heights (Ohio) High School ? Ranked among Ohio?s individual leaders in rushing (third) and scoring (t-12th) in 2003 ? Gained 224 yards and scored four rushing TDs vs. Warrensville Heights ? Recorded 40 tackles and six interceptions in 2003 ? Produced 1,223 yards and 17 rushing TDs as a junior ? Registered 60 tackles and four interceptions in 2002 ? Nicknamed ?Touchdown Tony? by Cleveland sports writers.

Personal
Born Nov. 17, 1985 ? Son of Belinda Howard ? Has not decided on a major.