Hayward Howard Jr.
Hayward Howard Jr. is a four-star recruit from New Orleans, LA, out of Edna Karr (No. 333 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Texas's 8 games this season.
Where Howard comes from
- New Orleans, LA
- Edna Karr
- About 450 miles from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Four-star, No. 333 in the 2026 class.
Where Howard fits
Texas lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Texas defensive backs with a game this season
Texas is 6-2, No. 10 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Missouri, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Edna Karr
Also from New Orleans, LA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
Pass share
43.5%
226 pass / 293 run
Plays / game
64.9
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
263 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive back for Texas -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Texas has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs and 2 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Michael Taaffe was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Texas in 2026
- 2026 Texas SarkisianYear 1 · Games –
- High school Edna KarrNew Orleans, LA · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 333 in the 2026 class. Signed with Texas.Also from Edna Karr: Richard Anderson (LSU), Jahkeem Stewart (USC), Destyn Hill (Tulane) and 16 more.
2026
- Signed with TexasFour-star, out of Edna Karr