a massive freshman RB with upside, but still an early-stage project
In the 2026 season, Ollie Howell is a 6-foot-1, 235-pound freshman running back at Stetson who already profiles like a downhill load to bring down, but his early stat line is modest: 2 carries for 3 yards and no touchdowns. The appeal is the frame and power—he looks built for contact and short-yardage work—while the caveat is obvious: he’s still proving it on the field, with little statistical track record yet. If you need a bigger back who can potentially wear defenses down, he’s interesting; if you want an established producer, he’s not there yet.
