2007: Howard was a back-up defensive end for St. Lawrence in his first season.

At St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Howard was a dual-sport athlete, competing in both Football and Wrestling. The Durham, NH native was a two-time All-State Team member for football, and was named the Team Defensive MVP twice. To match his efforts on the football field, Howard also had a fantastic wrestling career, finishing as the State runner-up three times.