Hayden Howerton was SMU’s ironman anchor on the line
Howerton was a steady, physical interior offensive lineman for SMU, finishing his Mustang career with school records for games played (59) and starts (53, all consecutive) and earning Second-Team All-AAC honors in the 2021 season. He stood out for durability, power, and athleticism—traits that helped SMU rank No. 15 nationally in sacks allowed in 2021 and power a top-15 offense. The big-career takeaway: dependable, experienced, and tough as nails, with enough versatility and football IQ to be a strong fit for a program needing immediate line stability.
