Corey Howard Jr.
Freshman defensive lineman on Alabama's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 288 lb · Valdosta, GA · Valdosta
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 608 nationally · Signed with Alabama
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Alabama's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Alabama in 2026.
Corey Howard Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Alabama3-star out of Valdosta
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Alabama -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Alabama has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 24 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Bryce Young was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Alabama
Returning around him
- 10 Alabama players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (17 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Alabama · Last season: 11-4 (AP #11) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #2
Background
NIL Opportunities High School and Personal Data Edge rusher with impressive length from neighboring Georgia ... a three-star recruit by all major outlets with plenty of room to grow ... a top-55 edge rusher and the No. 52 player in the state by 247Sports ... a top-60 edge rusher by both the Rival...
The defensive line · Alabama
- #1Devan Thompkins6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Edric Hill3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90London Simmons1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #99Terrance Green1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #32Corey Howard Jr.no box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · Alabama team page