Drafted 153rd overall in the 5th round of the 1998 draft, Chris Howard arrived from Michigan. His most recent season came in 2000 with JAX, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 107 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'10", 221#
College
Michigan
Draft
Rd 5, 153rd overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2000
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology27th percentile among RBs · limited sample
2 games · 24 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size27▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency31▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry15▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion51▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving53▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security6▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume43▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency20▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Chris Howard has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with JAX.
He has rushed for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 34 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with JAX: 55 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game45, 1 TD vs CLE, 2000 Week 1
- Most receiving yards in a game13 on 1 catches vs CLE, 2000 Week 1
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Chris Howard — common questions
- What position does Chris Howard play?
- Chris Howard is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Chris Howard played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Howard has played for JAX (1999–2000).
- Where did Chris Howard go to college?
- Chris Howard played college football at Michigan.
- When was Chris Howard drafted?
- Chris Howard was selected in round 5, 153rd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Howard scored?
- Chris Howard has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is Chris Howard's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Howard rated 43.1 for 2000, the 27th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Mark BrunellQB · 2000
- Fred TaylorRB · 2000
- Jimmy SmithWR · 2000
- Keenan McCardellWR · 2000
- Kyle BradyTE · 2000
- Jamie MartinQB · 2000
- Anthony JohnsonRB · 2000
- R.Jay SowardWR · 2000
Drafted in round 5, 1998
- Martin ChaseDT · pick 124
- Terry HardyTE · pick 125
- Cedric HardenDE · pick 126
- Jeremy BrighamTE · pick 127
- Robert WilliamsDB · pick 128
- Darren HambrickOLB · pick 130
- Jonathan LintonFB · pick 131
- Wilmont PerryRB · pick 132
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