Jordan Howard is an American professional football running back associated with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was the 150th pick and 10th running back picked in the 2016 NFL Draft. Wearing jersey No. 24, Howard made his first appearance for the Bears in October 2016. He was one of the top running backs in Bears history and recorded several awards in his name.
Prior to his NFL career, Jordan Howard played college football at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and Indiana University. In 2014, he was named First-Team All-Team USA Runner and First-Year Big Ten in 2015. Pro Football Writers Association as well as the 2016 Pro Bowl. He was also nominated for the 2017 Pro Bowl and received the Brian Piccolo Award the same year. Read on to find out more about the multi-talented star below.
Jordan Howard Bio (Age)
The runner was born Jordan Reginald Howard on November 2, 1994 in Gardendale, Alabama to Dr. Reginald Bernard Howard and his wife Flora Howard. Sadly, his father passed away due to pulmonary fibrosis in 2007. As he was growing up, Jordan developed a keen interest in football and finished his career at Gardendale High School. While in high school, he was able to master the skills for the position of halfback; consequently, he finished his high school career with 21 touchdowns in 10 games and 1,388 yards for the Rockets. He also won the Birmingham News North/East Player of the Year award in 2011.
After graduating from high school, JordanHoward enrolled at the University of Alabama, Birmingham where he continued his college career in 2013. He made his debut for UAB against the Louisiana State Tigers University. He recorded his best season with 159 rushing yards against Florida International University and finished his rookie year averaging 6.1 yards per carry. The following year, he averaged 132.3 rushing yards per game and 1,587 rushing yards. Following his magnificent performance that season, Howard was named to the United States First Team for the conference.
Prior to the start of the 2015 season, the UABHoward football team transferred to Indiana University where he played for the Indiana Hoosiers football team. He finished the 2015 season at the facility, recording 1,213 yards, 11 receptions and a touchdown in 9 games.
Professional career
In the 2016 NFL Draft, Jordan Howard was chosen by the Chicago Bears as the 150th pick in the fifth round. Meanwhile, he was the 10th running back to be selected in the draft. He signed a four-year contract worth $2.58 million with the Bears, with an additional bonus of $248,022. In his rookie year, Howard became the fifth rookie to exceed 1,000 rushing yards. He finished the season averaging 5.2 yards per carry and 1,313 rushing yards. He won NFC Offensive Player of the Week, FedEx Ground Player of the Week; as well as offensive rookie of the month of the same year.
In 2017, Jordan played in 16 games, averaging 4.1 carries per game, 9 touchdowns and 1,122 rushing yards. He led the Bears in scoring, setting a career high with 5 receptions, 167 yards and 36 completions against the Steelers in September 2017. Jordan became the first player in franchise history to break the mark. 1,000 yards in his first two seasons.. He was also named to the 2017 Pro Bowl where he replaced injured David Johnson. He further received the Brian Piccolo Award for Outstanding Performance.
Also, the talented sportsman was enjoying a flourishing career and he continued to improve his game; hence, becoming one of the best running backs currently making waves in the National Football League (NFL).
His height, weight and measurements
Jordan Howard is a very handsome guy with an impeccable personality. Although not the tallest in the industry, it stands at an impressive 183cm (6ft). His physique and height helped Howard rank among the best running backs on the Chicago Bears team. He weighs 102 kg and sports incredible measurements, but his other measurements cannot be verified at this time. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.