Houston Howell
Houston Howell
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Expert Analysis
Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Howell measures in at 5’11 150-pounds playing WR/CB/KR. Last season, he had 21 receptions for 360 yards with 3 touchdowns, 31 total tackles (18 solo, 13 assisted), 2 TFL, 3 INT, 3 PD, 16 kick returns for 423 yards with 1 touchdown. Howell has very good athletic ability due to his very good balance, speed, acceleration, good jumping, and change of direction. Good release paired with very good separation quickness. Howell outruns the defender at the top of the run to get open or finds an open void to exploit for the easy catch. Very good ball tracking with good catching. Good ball adjustment and body control. After the catch, he uses his homerun speed weaving through the defense to the endzone. As a corner, he brings the same ball hawking type skills to the defense. Uses his very good closing quickness and good timing to create pass breakups and get interceptions. With another off-season under his belt look for Howell to take the next step and continue to show Colorado what he’s made of.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Howell has built a reputation as a lockdown presence on the small school circuit. He finished the season with 31 total tackles, two tackles for loss and three interceptions, demonstrating both physicality and range from the corner position. Howell competes with confidence and shows the ability to mirror receivers while remaining disciplined in his assignments. His production suggests he can handle expanded responsibilities at the next level. Continued development, along with strong performances against elevated competition on the camp circuit, would strengthen his case as a legitimate top 50 candidate and further validate the talent evident on film.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Howell measures in at 5’11 150-pounds, playing WR/CB, and returner on special teams. He had 21 receptions for 360 yards with 3 touchdowns, 31 total tackles (18 solo, 13 assisted), 2 TFL, 3 INT, 3 PD, 16 returns for 423 yards and 1 return touchdown. Howell has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, balance, good change of direction, and jumping. He’s an electric receiver and corner. As a returner, Howell does a great job tracking the ball. He’ll use his athletic ability to effortlessly glide through the defenders. Very good vision and uses dynamic cuts to pivot and go. Howell is a threat every time he touches the ball at all 3 phases.
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HT: 5’11 WT: 152.6 Wingspan: 72” Hand Size: 8.75” 40 YD: 4.59 L-Drill: 6.71 Broad Jump: 9ft 4in Pro Shuttle: 4.28
Howell knocked it out of the park. He was 5th for the 40, 1st for the L-drill (7th nationally), 6th broad jump, and 9th pro shuttle (51st nationally). Very good balance and agility during the individual drills. He has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good change of direction, jumping, and speed. Very good concentration and ball tracking paired with very good footwork during the tennis ball ladder drill. During the 7 on 7s, he demonstrated a very good press jam with a fluid hips to match the wide receiver. Very good man coverage. Stuck like glue, and very good read and reaction time in zone coverage. Very good closing quickness and good pass break up time. He’s a rising young defensive back, and this showcase continued to prove that.
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Best Jump
9FT 4in
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40 Times
1st Attempt: 4.59
2nd Attempt: 4.64
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 4.64s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.59s
- Shuttle #1
- 4.38s
- Shuttle #2
- 4.28s
- Broad Jump #1
- 9'1"
- Broad Jump #2
- 9'4"
- L Drill #1
- 6.95s
- L Drill #2
- 6.71s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 6'0"
- Hand Size
- 8' 3/4
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Event Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 4.64s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.59s
- Shuttle #1
- 4.38s
- Shuttle #2
- 4.28s
- Broad Jump #1
- 9'1"
- Broad Jump #2
- 9'4"
- L Drill #1
- 6.95s
- L Drill #2
- 6.71s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 6'0"
- Hand Size
- 8' 3/4