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| Defensive end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 19, 1976 | |
| Place of birth: St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Kansas State | |
| NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | |
| Debuted in 2000 for the New Orleans Saints | |
| Last played in 2009 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2009 | |
| Tackles | 282 |
| Sacks | 62.5 |
| INTs | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Darren M. Howard (born November 19, 1976) is an American football defensive end. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.
Howard has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Howard attended Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, he was an All-City, All-County, and an All-SunCoast selection. In basketball, he helped lead his team to the 1994 Florida State Championship.
Howard played college football at Kansas State.
Howard was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. From 2000-2005, he played defensive end for the Saints. In his rookie season he posted an impressive 11 sacks and an interception.
On March 13, 2006, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles through free agency, by signing a six-year deal. In 2008, Howard led the Eagles in sacks (10.5), most of which came from the defensive tackle position in passing downs. He was released on March 18, 2010.[1]