LIU Sharks' Sophomore Slinger Chris Howell: Clutch Newcomer with Elite HS Pedigree
Chris Howell, a 6'2" sophomore QB for the LIU Sharks, dazzled as a true freshman in 2023 with 957 passing yards, 7 TDs, and a game-winning 72-yard bomb in a 29-28 upset at Saint Francis—earning NEC Rookie of the Week honors at just 17 years old.[1][2] His dual-threat HS dominance (42 passing TDs, 2,000+ yards, 350 rush yards) and valedictorian smarts set him apart as a high-IQ playmaker with ice-in-veins clutch factor. Limited 2024 action (72 yards, 1 TD) suggests depth chart battles, but his poise and family ties (brother on team) make him a steal for teams needing a developmental gunslinger with zero injury red flags.[1][2]
