Darren Howard

Darren M. Howard (born November 19, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft.

Howard also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Early life Howard attended Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, he was an All-City, All-County, and an All-SunCoast selection. In basketball, he helped lead his team to the 1994 Florida State Championship.

College career Howard played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Professional career 2000–2005: New Orleans Saints Howard was selected 33rd overall by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. From 2000-2005, he played defensive end for the Saints. In his rookie season he posted an impressive 11 sacks and an interception.

2006–2009: Philadelphia Eagles On March 13, 2006, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles through free agency, by signing a six-year deal. In 2008, Howard led the Eagles in sacks (10.5), most of which came from the defensive tackle position in passing downs. He was released on March 18, 2010.

NFL statistics Year Team Games Combined tackles Tackles Assisted tackles Sacks Forced rumbles Fumble recoveries 2000 NO 16 51 36 15 11.0 1 2 2001 NO 16 53 35 18 6.0 3 0 2002 NO 16 47 34 13 8.0 3 0 2003 NO 8 29 27 2 5.0 0 1 2004 NO 13 46 36 10 11.0 4 3 2005 NO 12 33 24 9 3.5 2 2 2006 PHI 16 35 22 13 5.0 2 1 2007 PHI 16 8 5 3 1.0 0 0 2008 PHI 16 26 21 5 10.0 1 1 2009 PHI 16 24 21 3 6.5 2 0 Career 145 352 261 91 67.0 18 10