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Phillip Howard
DB · SR · Minnesota Golden Gophers

Phillip Howard

DB SR Minnesota
About Howard Updated Jun 20, 2026

Phillip Howard brings steady ball production to Minnesota’s secondary

Howard has shown dependable depth-piece value at defensive back, with Minnesota listing him at 5-11, 195 and noting he played in all 13 games with 14 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass breakup in the most recent season noted on the roster page. ESPN also credits him with 23 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble in his career profile, suggesting he has a knack for finding the football. His appeal is reliability, range, and opportunistic playmaking rather than flash, making him a solid fit for a defense that wants a physical, assignment-sound DB who can contribute in multiple spots.[1][2]

Schedule

DNA

2021
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Howard National defensive back Average
Tackling
8th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Coverage
20th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Ball Hawk
66th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Disruption
~21st percentile; Thin sample; 10 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
64th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Turnover Creator
~47th percentile; Thin sample; 10 games / 0 PBP
Production
~8th percentile; Thin sample; 10 games / 0 PBP
Consistency
19th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Clutch
~27th percentile; Thin sample; 10 games / 0 PBP

Stats

2021

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

14
Tackles
968th of 1,848 DBs
11
Solo Tackles
895th of 1,848 DBs
3
Assisted Tackles
1066th of 1,848 DBs
1
Passes Defended
773rd of 1,848 DBs
1
Interceptions
274th of 609 DBs
24
Interception Yards
193rd of 609 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
81st of 632 DBs
0
Sacks
254th of 1,848 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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