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Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football wide receiver, punt returner, and kick returner in the NFL. more...

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He played for the Washington Redskins (1992-1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995), Green Bay Packers (1996, 1999), Oakland Raiders (1997-1998) and Detroit Lions (1999-2002). Prior to his professional career, he attended the University of Michigan where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1991. Howard also was voted the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXI, and the only special teams player to win the award. He is currently a college football analyst for ESPN.

University of Michigan career

During his college career at the University of Michigan, Howard set or tied five NCAA and 12 Michigan records. He also lead the Big Ten Conference in scoring with 138 points during the 1991 season on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and earning a First Team All-American selection. Howard captured 85% of the first place votes in balloting for the Heisman, the largest margin in the history of the trophy at that time.

NFL career

Washington Redskins

After college, Howard was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round, fourth overall in the 1992 NFL Draft. Howard's performance as a receiver was secondary to his skills as a punt and kick off returner throughout his 11 year career, though he recorded 92 receptions in his first four seasons. However, he excelled as a punt and kickoff returner on special teams throughout his career.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Howard only played one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. That season he had 26 receptions and one touchdown, with only 10 kick returns.

Green Bay Packers

His most notable professional season was in 1996 when he was playing for the Green Bay Packers. He led the NFL in punt returns (58), punt return yards (870), punt return average (15.1), and punt return touchdowns (3), while also gaining 460 kickoff return yards and catching 13 passes for 95 yards. His 870 punt return yards were an NFL record, easily surpassing the old record of 692 yards set by Fulton Walker in 1985. During the 1996 NFL post season, Howard contributed a punt return for a touchdown in a game between the Packers and the San Francisco 49ers. The Packers reached Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots, where Howard would have both the defining game and moment of his pro career.

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