Jamar Howard (American football)

Jamar Howard (born September 3, 1987) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college Football at the University of Cincinnati before transferring to the University of Central Missouri. He has been a member of the Tri-Cities Fever, Cleveland Gladiators, Edmonton Eskimos, Portland Thunder/Steel and Jacksonville Sharks.

Jamar Howard
No. 17 – Jacksonville Sharks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1987-09-03) September 3, 1987
Cincinnati, Ohio
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Cincinnati (OH) Withrow
College:Central Missouri
Undrafted:2012
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:140
Receiving yards:1,832
Receiving TDs:31
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Professional career

Tri-Cities Fever

After trying out for the New York Giants at rookie mini-camp, Howard finished the indoor football season with the Tri-Cities Fever of the Indoor Football League.

Cleveland Gladiators

He signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League on November 8, 2012 for the upcoming 2013 season.

Edmonton Eskimos

On August 13, 2013, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was released April 28, 2014.

Portland Thunder/Steel

On May 5, 2014, Howard was traded to the Portland Thunder by the Cleveland Gladiators. The Gladiators held his AFL rights after exercising his 2013 rookie option. Howard emerged as the leading receiver for the Thunder.[1] After being the AFL's top receiver through the first 5 weeks of the 2015 season, Howard was placed on injured reserve with and MCL injury.[2] On November 6, 2015, Howard was assigned to the Thunder for the 2016 season. On February 24, 2016, the Thunder changed their name to Steel.

Jacksonville Sharks

On April 25, 2016, Howard was traded to the Jacksonville Sharks for Duke Robinson. On May 31, 2016, Howard was placed on recallable reassignment.

Portland Steel

On June 1, 2016, Howard was claimed off reassignment by the Portland Steel.

Cleveland Gladiators

On July 6, 2017, Howard was assigned to the Gladiators.

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References
  1. Stephen Alexander (April 21, 2015). "AFL's Howard stakes his future on football". www.portlandtribune.com. The Portland Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  2. Steve Brandon (April 28, 2015). "Thunder cope with injury to WR Jamar Howard". www.portlandtribune.com. Portland Tribune. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
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