Billy Howard

Billy Howard

Detroit Lions 39th pick
DE · Alcorn State · 1974–1976

Draft Details

Year
1974
Round
Round 2
Pick
39th overall
Team
Detroit Lions
Position
DE
College
Alcorn State

Billy Howard is a DE out of Alcorn State who was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 39th overall pick in the 1974 NFL Draft, a 2nd-round selection. He was the 5th of 18 DEs off the board that year. He was one of 4 Alcorn State players drafted in 1974. He first appeared on an NFL roster in 1974.

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