Jaye Howard

Jaye Howard Jr. (born December 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators, winning a BCS National Championship with the team. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

College career While attending the University of Florida on an athletic scholarship, Howard played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Gators teams from 2008 to 2011. The coaching staff red-shirted him as true freshman in 2007, and played in nine games in 2008. As a redshirt sophomore in 2009, Howard played in twelve games during the Gators' undefeated regular season. During his 2010 junior year, he appeared in eleven games, starting eight of them, but missing the rest with an ankle injury. As a senior in 2011, Howard started all thirteen games and memorably scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Kentucky Wildcats. He finished his four-year Gators career with 131 tackles and 25.5 for a loss.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks selected Howard in the fourth round, with the 114th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He was released by the Seahawks on August 31, 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs Howard was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs on September 1, 2013.

On March 9, 2016, Howard signed a two-year $12 million deal to stay with the Chiefs through 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on December 1, 2016, with a hip injury.

On April 22, 2017, Howard was released by the Chiefs.

Chicago Bears On May 4, 2017, Howard signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears . He was released on September 2, 2017.

NFL statistics Year Team GP COMB TOT AST SCK FF FR FY YDs PD 2013 KC 3 6 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 2014 KC 16 36 24 12 1.0 0 0 0 1 2015 KC 16 57 36 21 5.5 1 2 -1 0 2016 KC 8 23 18 5 1.0 0 0 0 0 Career 45 122 83 39 7.5 1 2 -1 1