Prior to Sacramento State: Appeared in nine games for New Mexico State in 2010…caught one pass for a 28-yard touchdown at Idaho…was also credited with one rush during the year…played his previous two seasons at Solano Community College in Fairfield, Calif…as a sophomore, he earned all-state honors and was also named the conference offensive player of the year…caught 68 passes for 982 yards and 13 touchdowns…as a freshman, he was a first team all-conference selection at tight end…caught 28 passes for 430 yards and 12 touchdowns.

High School: A 2008 graduate of Vanden HS in Fairifeld, Calif…played both wide receiver and safety…named second team all-conference at free safety as a senior…helped lead the team to a league title in 2007.

Personal: Born 12-11-88…majoring in communication studies…son of Mark and Denise Howard.