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Jordan Howard

24-Year-Old Running BackRB

Philadelphia Eagles

2019 Rush/Rec Stats

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2019 Fantasy Outlook

No other NFL club seems to have embraced the devaluation of running backs like the Eagles. Their backfield has become a revolving door under coach Doug Pederson, with Howard the latest to join the carousel after the Bears traded him for a 2020 sixth-round pick. He'll slide in atop the depth chart to a spot occupied by the likes of Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount in recent years, but that role doesn't ensure him a big workload with Darren Sproles, Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood, Josh Adams and second-round pick Miles Sanders also heading into camp looking for snaps. Howard possesses a power-back profile none of the others offer, however. Built for contact at 6-0, 224, he doesn't offer anything close to game-breaking speed and has never shown much aptitude as a receiver, but has the vision and patience to let the play develop before attacking the line, a skill set that serves him well in short yardage. It's no coincidence six of his nine TDs last year came from inside the 5-yard line, with only one coming from outside the 10. He's used to sharing the load after working alongside Tarik Cohen in Chicago, so while another 250-carry campaign is highly unlikely with so many mouths to feed in Philadelphia, Howard should still make his mark on early downs and at the goal line. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 6'0"

Weight 224

DOB 11/2/1994

College Indiana

Drafted 5th Rd 2016 #150 Overall

Leads quiet rushing attack

RBPhiladelphia Eagles

October 20, 2019

Howard gained 50 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for six yards in Sunday's 37-10 loss to Dallas.

ANALYSIS
The Eagles went down by two touchdowns before they could even blink, forcing coach Doug Pederson to abandon the run early. Howard's 11 carries paced the backfield committee, and he carved out some good chunks with limited opportunities (4.5 yards per carry). The veteran back is averaging 13.6 touches, 63.8 total yards and a touchdown per game over his last five contests, numbers that are good enough to warrant flex consideration in most matchups. That said, Howard's next opponent will be Buffalo and its stout run defense (seventh against the run), so expect the back's stats to project closer to his floor.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Jordan Howard's 2019 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.

Broken Tackle %

10.6%

Positive Run %

87.9%

% Yds After Contact

66.3%

Avg Yds After Contact

3.0

Rushing TD %

6.1%

Touches Per Game

12.0

% Snaps w/Touch

44.2%

Air Yards Per Game

0.3

Air Yards Per Snap

0.01

% Team Air Yards

0.1%

% Team Targets

3.7%

Avg Depth of Target

0.3 Yds

Catch Rate

75.0%

Drop Rate

12.5%

Avg Yds After Catch

8.2

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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% of Team Snaps

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense

How does the Cowboys pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?

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Overall QB Rating Against

87.1

Cornerbacks

71.9

Safeties

99.1

Linebackers

109.8

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2019 Jordan Howard Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Jordan Howard's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, and Cone Drill metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.

Height

6' 0"

Weight

224 lbs

40-Yard Dash*

4.59 sec

Shuttle Time*

4.34 sec

Cone Drill*

7.14 sec

Vertical Jump

34.0 in

Broad Jump

122 in

Bench Press

16 reps

Hand Length

9.00 in

Arm Length

32.50 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Howard solidified his spot as the Bears' feature back with a strong sophomore campaign, but there are reasons for at least a bit of concern heading into 2018. The 23-year-old appeared to wear down in the second half of the year, topping 4.0 YPC in only two of his final eight games, and despite his knack for letting holes develop in front of him before attacking the defense, his bruising running style could make it difficult for him to stay on the field as the bumps and nicks accumulate. That physical brand of football also makes him very tough to bring down, and for the second consecutive season Howard ranked in the top five for runs of 15 yards or more (4th, 14), even though he lacks a second gear. Tarik Cohen's emergence as Chicago's passing-down back should help keep Howard's touches to a manageable level, especially with Matt Nagy - a product of Andy Reid's coaching tree - taking over for John Fox and installing a more aggressive offense. Most of the Bears' offseason moves were designed to help Mitchell Trubisky's development, but a better passing game will take pressure off Howard, and if second-round pick James Daniels can adequately fill Josh Sitton's big shoes at left guard it will help the interior run blocking as much as it helps protect the team's young QB.

The fifth-round rookie out of Indiana started the season behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey on the depth chart, but by Week 4 injuries had cleared a path to the starting job for Howard and he wouldn't relinquish it. At 6-1, 221, he's built for contact, and Howard's ability to run over and through would-be tacklers allowed him to rank among the league leaders in both total yards after contact (fifth) and rushes of 15 yards or more (third). Perhaps more impressive than his physical running style was his vision and patience, as he frequently let plays develop in front of him before lowering the boom. Howard also made a contribution in the passing game, something he was rarely asked to do in college, and looked capable of being an every-down back for the Bears while shouldering an occasionally huge workload, including a 32-carry performance in Week 13. If there was a red flag on his campaign it was a recurrence of the lower-body injuries that kept him off the field in his final college season, although he was able to play through them. Chicago did add Tarik Cohen as a possible third-down option in this year's draft, but Howard heads into 2017 as one of the few backs in the NFL both capable and deserving of a 300-plus touch season.

Knee and ankle problems nagged Howard in his final collegiate season, which might explain why he lasted until the fifth round - some draft pundits attached a second- or third-round grade on him. He's considered a more physical, north-south runner than Jeremy Langford, which means the Bears might eventually have a full-fledged committee on their hands as they look to replace Matt Forte. Howard is raw as a receiver, so Langford (a former wideout) gets the check mark there. But Howard has a chance to lead the Bears in rushing touchdowns, and it wouldn't surprise us at all if he winds up leading the team in overall touches as well.

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Logs 13 carries in defeat

RBPhiladelphia Eagles

October 13, 2019

Howard rushed 13 times for 49 yards in the Eagles' 38-20 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.