David Howard (defensive tackle)

For other people with the same name, see David Howard (disambiguation).

David Thomas Howard (born August 31, 1987) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. After playing college football for Brown Bears, he was selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans.

David Howard

No. 67
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1987-08-31) August 31, 1987 (age 37) Columbia, Maryland, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
College:	Brown
NFL draft:	2010: 7th round, 241st pick
Career history
Tennessee Titans (2010)* Oakland Raiders (2010)* Seattle Seahawks (2011)* Jacksonville Jaguars (2012)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Howard was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career

In four seasons at Brown, Howard played in 33 games and totaled 74 tackles, 13 sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, 25.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.^[1]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Howard was selected by the Titans with the 241st overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft.^[2] He later signed a 4-year contract with the team.^[3] He was released September 4, 2010.

Oakland Raiders

Howard was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad on December 15, 2010, and remained there until the end of the season.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 20, 2011, Howard signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He was released during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Howard on April 16, 2012. He was waived on April 30, 2012.