Phillip Richards brings proven field-position value to Howard’s special teams
In the 2022 season, Howard punter Phillip Richards was an All-MEAC Third Team selection, ranked fourth in the MEAC in punting, and averaged strong field-position impact with 47 punts for 1,776 yards; the profile is classic hidden-yardage gold. The differentiator is consistency under pressure: Howard notes he repeatedly pinned opponents deep, including three punts inside the 15 in one game and four of six inside the 10 later that season, making him the kind of specialist who can swing momentum even when the box score barely blinks.
