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Chris Howard is a former running back out of Michigan, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 153rd overall pick (round 5) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played 22 regular-season games from 1998 to 2000. From 1999 on, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Draft Details
Chris Howard Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2000 with JAX (52 rushing yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Solo Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 123 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 8 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | JAX | 10 | 13 | 55 | 0 |
| 2000 | JAX | 2 | 21 | 52 | 1 |
| Since 1999 | 12 | 34 | 107 | 1 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | JAX | 10 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | JAX | 2 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 34 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Chris Howard was the 14th of 23 RBs selected in the 1998 draft. The 153rd overall pick has been used 62 times in draft history. Michigan had 6 players drafted in 1998, among them Charles Woodson and Jon Ritchie.
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