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Buddy Howell

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Buddy Howell
Profile
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1996-03-27) March 27, 1996 (age 29)
Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolCoral Gables
CollegeFlorida Atlantic (2014–2017)
NFL draft2018: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards85
Rushing average3.3
Receptions1
Receiving yards3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gregory "Buddy" Howell Jr. (born March 27, 1996) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls,[1] where he played in 39 games with 16 starts and finished his career with 463 carries for 2,424 yards and 22 touchdowns.[2] Howell signed with the Miami Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		219 lb
(99 kg) 		29+1⁄4 in
(0.74 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.55 s 1.61 s 2.64 s 4.51 s 7.55 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 19 reps
All values from Pro Day[3][4]

Miami Dolphins

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Howell signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL draft.[5] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2018.[6]

Houston Texans

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On September 2, 2018, Howell was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[7] He signed a contract extension with the team on March 1, 2021.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[9]

Los Angeles Rams

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On September 2, 2021, Howell was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2021.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on December 4, and activated on December 25. Howell won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20.[11]

BC Lions

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On January 26, 2023, Howell signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[12] On May 29, 2023, Howell was released by the Lions.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Gregory Howell, Jr. – 2017 Football Roster – Florida Atlantic University". fausports.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Buddy Howell". www.miamidolphins.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Gregory Howell Jr., RB, Florida Atlantic, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Buddy Howell 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Dolphins announce undrafted free agent signings". ThePhinsider.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "Transactions: Texans claim three on waivers". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-1-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2021.
  10. ^ Soares, Venie Randy (October 19, 2021). "Rams fill roster holes, replacing Jake Funk and Johnny Mundt following injuries". Turf Show Times. SB Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  13. ^ "B.C. Lions release 13, including QB Judd Erickson". 3DownNation. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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