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Thomas Howard

LB

Thomas Howard came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (38th overall) in 2006, drafted out of Texas-El Paso. He last played in 2013 with ATL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His 62.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 78th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Texas-El Paso

Draft

Rd 2, 38th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2013

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
91.5

99th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3+3.50
Ball skills×0.25+1.60
Run defense×0.2+2.93
Availability×0.1-1.90

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012CIN91.51
2011CIN62.216
2010LV41.17
2009LV63.816
2008LV67.216
2007LV83.516
2006LV55.116

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Thomas Howard has played in 88 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LV (2006–2010), CIN (2011–2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 83.5, in the 98th percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL—79

Thomas Howard — common questions

What position does Thomas Howard play?
Thomas Howard is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Thomas Howard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Thomas Howard has played for LV (2006–2010), CIN (2011–2012).
Where did Thomas Howard go to college?
Thomas Howard played college football at Texas-El Paso.
When was Thomas Howard drafted?
Thomas Howard was selected in round 2, 38th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Thomas Howard scored?
Thomas Howard has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Thomas Howard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Thomas Howard rated 91.5 for 2012, the 99th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2006

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