KJ Howard, - Prep Redzone

KJ Howard

Linebacker

2028 Class

6'1" Height

200 Weight

Douglas County School

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About KJ

KJ Howard is a 6'1" Linebacker in the 2028 class. Howard attends Douglas County in Georgia. Howard's Player Profile was created on May 20, 2026. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Matt DeBary

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

An Atlanta-area EDGE defender who can create havoc right off the snap, Howard may not have ideal measurables, but he plays fast and really stood out last year on an extremely talented Douglas County defense. He shows good burst off the snap, plays hard, and is one of the hardest-hitting defenders on the team. As a sophomore last season, Howard quickly made his presence known with 37 tackles and a fumble recovery. He’s one of the top returning 2028 defenders in the region who is seeing his recruitment take off with recent offers from Cincinnati, Maryland, and Miami (OH). Look for more and more to come his way over time.

1 week ago

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Connor Jackson

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Howard has strong athletic indicators and popped onto my radar just a few weeks ago. He is a stout, strong LB prospect with a low center of gravity. Not much length, but he is just a ball of power and energy. He comes downhill hard and generates some pop at contact. He ran 10.9 in the 100M this spring, which is a really impressive time at 200 pounds, especially for a more condensed, muscled-up athlete. Howard has several FBS offers under his belt.

2 weeks ago