Blake Howard brings size, special-teams value, and a linebacker’s edge to Eastern Kentucky
Howard is a **6-foot-2, 225-pound** sophomore linebacker who played in **11 games in 2024** and logged **two tackles**, with his value showing more in versatility and role than in headline stats.[2] He arrived from ETSU with experience as both a **linebacker and long snapper**, and Eastern Kentucky lists him in that hybrid role, which makes him a useful depth piece for special teams and a developmental defender.[2][4] His high-school résumé included **60 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks**, hinting at an aggressive, disruptive style that could translate if his snap count rises.[4][6]
