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139
Games
33
Sacks
Erik Howard is a former defensive tackle out of Washington State, selected by the New York Giants with the 46th overall pick (round 2) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 139 regular-season games from 1986 to 1996. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Erik Howard Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1986 draft class in sacks (33).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 139 | 33 |
Career span: 1986–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |  ATL |
 Tony Casillas |
DT |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 3 |  HOU |
 Jim Everett |
QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  IND |
 Jon Hand |
DE |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  LA |
 Anthony Bell |
MLB |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  NO |
 Jim Dombrowski |
G | Virginia, Hawaii |
| 1 | 7 |  KC |
 Brian Jozwiak |
OT |  West Virginia |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Leslie O'Neal |
DE |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 9 |  PIT |
 John Rienstra |
G |  Temple |
| 1 | 10 |  PHI |
 Keith Byars |
FB |  Ohio State |
| 7 | 1 | PHI |
 Charles Crawford |
RB | Oklahoma State |
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