Ben Chandler brings rookie-level pop and steady tackling to Howard’s secondary
In the 2025 season, Howard freshman defensive back Ben Chandler flashed early with 19 total tackles, including 12 solo stops and 7 assists, and also earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors after a five-tackle outing against Tennessee State.[6][9][10] He looks like the kind of DB coaches love: compact, active, and willing to hit, with enough awareness to show up around the ball even without splashy turnover numbers yet.[6][11] At 5-foot-10 and 181 pounds, Chandler profiles as a reliable depth piece with upside if his coverage production catches up to his toughness and run support.[12][15]
