Marcus Howard

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Marcus Howard
Indianapolis ColtsNo. 92
Linebacker
Date of birth: October 10, 1985 (1985-10-10) (age 22)
Place of birth: Huger, South Carolina
Height:ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
National Football League debut
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
College: Georgia
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161
 Teams:
Current status: Unsigned Draft Pick
Career highlights and awards

Marcus Howard (born October 10, 1985 in Huger, South Carolina) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.

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[edit] Early years

Howard played high school football at Hanahan High School in Hanahan, South Carolina. While there he played running back and linebacker and was a three-time all-region and two-time class 2-A all-state choice. As a senior he was the class 2-A Defensive Player of the Year. He also played basketball and ran track.

[edit] College career

Howard played college football at Georgia. He played both defensive end and linebacker. During his senior year he started all 13 games and achieved First-Team All-SEC honors after recording 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. He finished his career with 79 tackles, 12 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He won the 2008 Sugar Bowl MVP after posting 3.5 sack and a forced fumble which he recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.

[edit] Professional career

Howard was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

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