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156
Games
68
Rush Yards
123
Receptions
1,597
Rec Yards
7
Rec TD
Draft Details
Desmond Howard Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Best statistical season: 2001 with DET (133 receiving yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 68 | 123 | 1,597 | 7 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | 15 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | 14 | 14 | 10 | 133 | 1 |
| 2002 | DET | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 49 | 18 | 12 | 147 | 1 |
Returns
| Season | Team | G | KR | KR Yds | PR | PR Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | 13 | 34 | 662 | 18 | 208 |
| 2000 | DET | 15 | 57 | 1,401 | 31 | 457 |
| 2001 | DET | 14 | 57 | 1,446 | 22 | 201 |
| 2002 | DET | 7 | 26 | 587 | 9 | 48 |
| Since 1999 | 49 | 174 | 4,096 | 80 | 914 |
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
Desmond Howard is a former wide receiver out of Michigan, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 156 regular-season games from 1992 to 2002. From 1999 on, he played for the Detroit Lions. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
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