Gene Howard

Gene Howard
No. 21
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1946-12-22) December 22, 1946
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolScipio Jones
(North Little Rock, Arkansas)
CollegeLangston
NFL draft1968: 7th round, 175th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions14
Fumble recoveries4
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gene Howard (born December 22, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football for the Langston Lions.[1]

Howard also played for the Los Angeles Rams.

References

  1. ^ Baker, Hugh (September 17, 1971). "Getaway Expert Howard a Bargain". The Daily Breeze. Retrieved September 18, 2025.