Xavien Howard

Miami Dolphins 38th pick

CB ·

Baylor · 2016–2025

104

Games

265

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Xavien Howard is a former cornerback out of Baylor, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 38th overall pick (round 2) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 104 regular-season games from 2016 to 2025, with the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2016

Round

Round 2

Pick

38th overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

College

Baylor

Xavien Howard Career Stats

4× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2016 draft class in interceptions (29).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2016	MIA	7	29	11	1	0	0	0	6	1
2017	MIA	16	38	6	3	1	1	4	13	0
2018	MIA	12	25	10	1	0	0	7	12	0
2019	MIA	5	12	5	0	0	0	1	4	0
2020	MIA	16	35	11	1	0	0	10	20	1
2021	MIA	16	35	11	0	1	1	5	16	2
2022	MIA	15	29	10	1	0	0	1	12	0
2023	MIA	12	33	9	1	0	1	1	12	0
2025	IND	4	7	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		103	243	77	8	2	3	29	95	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-0

Weight

201 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.58s

Bench Press

11 reps

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

7.18s

Shuttle

4.15s

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