Howard’s young mauler with emerging upside in the trenches
Markus Hopson is a 2026 Howard Bison offensive lineman listed at 6-2, 270 and entering his sophomore season, with recent roster pages showing him active and in the mix for Howard’s line depth. He’s a compact, interior-friendly blocker whose value is more about leverage, effort, and development curve than box-score glamour—because, let’s be honest, OL stats are a thankless job interview. The biggest reason to care is upside: Howard clearly sees him as part of its future up front, and his frame suggests room to add strength while sharpening technique. He looks like a solid fit for a program that wants gritty, moldable protection talent.
