Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football wide receiver and return specialist; sports analyst |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Latest News about Desmond Howard
28/08/2025
ESPN signed Desmond Howard to a multiyear contract extension, keeping him on College GameDay and other college football coverage. The deal continued his long-running role with the network, where he has worked since 2005.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Desmond Kevin Howard |
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| Known For | Winning the Heisman Trophy in 1991 and Super Bowl XXXI MVP honors |
| College | University of Michigan |
| NFL Draft | 4th overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
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| Weight | 176 lb |
| Jersey Number | 21 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Michigan |
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| Degree | Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications |
Personal Life
| Residence | Miami |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Rebkah Funk |
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| Marriage Date | 31/05/2003 |
| Children | 3 |
Family
| Father | J. D. Howard |
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| Mother | Hattie Howard |
Career
| College Career | Played for the Michigan Wolverines from 1988 to 1991; won the Heisman Trophy in 1991 |
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| Professional Career | Played 11 NFL seasons for the Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, and Detroit Lions |
| Post-Playing Career | Worked as a football analyst for ESPN |
| Major Honors | Heisman Trophy winner; Super Bowl XXXI MVP; College Football Hall of Fame inductee |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/DesmondHoward |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the fourth overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. He is one of the few players to have won both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP. | |
| 3. He is the only special teams player to be named Super Bowl MVP. | |
| 4. He won Super Bowl XXXI after a 99-yard kickoff return. | |
| 5. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. |