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.