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Desmond Howard

WR

Drafted 4th overall in the 1st round of the 1992 draft, Desmond Howard arrived from Michigan. His most recent season came in 2002 with DET, capping a 11-season NFL career. Few match his hands, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12 catches for 147 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 188#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 1, 4th overall (1992)

Seasons

1992–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
52.1

68th percentile among WRs · limited sample

14 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-1.61
Hands×0.1+0.15
Volume×0.12-0.77
Total EPA×0.22+0.00
EPA/target×0.3+1.10
Yards/target×0.12+0.67

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size15▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands87▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat27▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share4▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share6▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency86▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume32▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002DET45.77
2001DET52.11425101331
2000DET34.815214
1999GB40.813

Career profile

Desmond Howard has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: GB (1999), DET (2000–2002).

He has rushed for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 147 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with DET: 133 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
4
0.6/g
82
12/g
1
Away7
6
0.9/g
51
7/g
0
In division6
6
1.0/g
54
9/g
0
Out of division8
4
0.5/g
79
10/g
1
In wins2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses12
10
0.8/g
133
11/g
1
On grass6
5
0.8/g
42
7/g
0
On turf8
5
0.6/g
91
11/g
1
Indoors8
5
0.6/g
91
11/g
1
Outdoors6
5
0.8/g
42
7/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD51
Week 2CLE—43.5
Week 4LAR11 rush yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 5MIN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 6TEN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD63.3
Week 7CIN1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 8SF2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 9TB—43.4
Week 10ARI—42.7
Week 13TB6 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 14MIN—42.7
Week 15PIT—42.8
Week 16CHI5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 17DAL—40.7

Desmond Howard — common questions

What position does Desmond Howard play?
Desmond Howard is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Desmond Howard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Desmond Howard has played for GB (1999), DET (2000–2002).
Where did Desmond Howard go to college?
Desmond Howard played college football at Michigan.
When was Desmond Howard drafted?
Desmond Howard was selected in round 1, 4th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Desmond Howard scored?
Desmond Howard has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Desmond Howard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Desmond Howard rated 45.7 for 2002, the 46th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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