O'Neil Howell Athlete Profile

#23 O'Neil Howell

Position: Cornerback Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Roster Years: 2001-2005 Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL Last School: Lakes High School

Personal

Parents are Kathlene and David Howell ... one of six children, younger brother, Dave, plays defensive line for the University of Miami (Fla.) ... recruited by Washington, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Miami (Fla.) and New Mexico.

At BYU

In 2001: Redshirted

Before BYU

Earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior ... a Palm Beach County All-County selection ... named Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinal Super II ... earned top defensive back honors at the Glades All-Star Camp ... qualified for the state track championships in the 200-meters ... also lettered in track and baseball.

Redshirt
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

2001 | Redshirt Year

Redshirted as a true freshman.

2002 | Freshman Year

Saw action in nine games during the season ... earned letterman honors ... credited with two tackles on the season.

2003 | Sophomore Year

Competed in seven games during the season ... earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... saw action at cornerback and on special teams ... credited with two tackles on the season ... did not participate in spring drills due to injury.

2004 | Junior Year

Participated in spring drills ... posted three tackles in the annual Blue-White scrimmage.

2005 | Senior Year

Earned letterman honors ... played on special teams and at cornerback ... played in eight games during the season ... credited with five tackles, including four solo takedowns ... participated in spring drills.