Purdue's depth at defensive tackle is a big positive going into 2015, and that is where today's player plays.
Asbury Park, NJ (Asbury Park HS)
6'3", 323 pounds
Defensive Tackle
2015 Projection: possible starter at Defensive Tackle
Howard has been a major contributor from his first day on campus. In 2013 he played in six games as a true freshman and even had a sack. Last year he started 10 of 12 games and added 20 tackles to go with another sack. He is a massive defensive tackle whose role is to plug the middle of the field against the run.