Desmond Howard is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist, born on 15 May 1970, who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. At the University of Michigan he won the 1991 Heisman Trophy, striking the Heisman pose after a punt return touchdown against Ohio State. Drafted fourth overall by the Washington Redskins in 1992, he also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions. In 1996 he set the league single season record for punt return yards with the Packers and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXXI after a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, the only special teams player to win the award. He later became an analyst on ESPN College GameDay.
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is an American former professional football wide receiver
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born May 15, 1970
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He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1991
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Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
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is an American former professional football wide receiver
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is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons
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Howard was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXI after returning a kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown
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played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons
On The Roster Of: Washington Commanders, Professional career, Washington Redskins
Howard was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round, fourth overall in the 1992 NFL draft
On The Roster Of: Jacksonville Jaguars, Professional career, Jacksonville Jaguars
Howard played one season for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995
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His most notable professional season was in 1996 for the Green Bay Packers
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Howard became a free agent after the season and signed with the Oakland Raiders
On The Roster Of: Detroit Lions, Professional career, Detroit Lions
He was signed by the Detroit Lions four days later
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