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LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on the first day of the spring window, which runs from April 16-30.   Howard

LSU EDGE rusher Jaxon Howard enters the portal (Photo: USA Today)

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LSU EDGE rusher Jaxon Howard enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Jaxon Howard

Jaxon Howard has football in his blood. He is coached by his father, Willie Howard, who starred at Stanford and was a second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings. As a junior at Stanford, his father won the Morris Trophy, given to the top defensive lineman in the Pac-12 Conference. Jaxon Howard looks to follow in his father’s footsteps. “His nickname growing up was always ‘Mini-me.’” Willie Howard told MN Football Hub. “He’s a monster on defense. He flies to the ball and wants to make every single play and that comes naturally. He had a knack for getting to the ball. On offense, he releases, he blocks well, and his hands are unbelievable when the ball is thrown to him.” Away from football, Howard likes to fish, lift and spend time outdoors. He plans on majoring in communications. His brother, Phoenix Sproles, is a receiver at North Dakota State. His other siblings are Sterling Sproles and Aeyva Hoawrd.

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mismatch as a pass catcher and sack collector whose athleticism and size makes him unstoppable in the state of Minnesota. Two-way star for Robbinsdale Cooper at tight end and defensive end helping lead them to a state semi-final appearance during his junior season. At tight end he flashes his fluidity and loose hips in his route running. Can see that bend further emphasized when turning the corner off the edge as a pass rusher. Has serious shock in his hands. Holds the point with ease and makes plays in the backfield consistently. Finished second in the state his junior year in shot put and discus throwing over 56 feet in the shot put and over 177 feet in the discus. Can keep his eyes glued in the backfield too long and it keeps him out of position more often than not. Will continue to play faster as he experiences more game reps solely along the defensive front. Physically he is ready to step in and make an impact right away at the next level. His best football is in front of him. Father is Willie Howard who played along the defense line for Stanford in the late 90’s and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round in 2001.

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Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACKS	TFL
2026	MINN	2	4	3	1	1	2
2025	MINN	13	29	7	22	4	3
2024	MINN	6	9	4	5	0	0
2023	LSU	3	3	1	2	0	0
Career		24	45	15	30	5	5

Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	SACKS	TFL	FF	INT
Sep 19	AKRN	W 41-7	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0
Sep 12	MSST	L 13-38	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	0

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