Leon Howard Jr.
Leon Howard Jr. is a three-star recruit from East Saint Louis, MO (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Central Michigan's 8 games this season.
Where Howard comes from
- East Saint Louis, MO
- East St. Louis
- About 450 miles from Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Howard fits
Central Michigan lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Central Michigan defensive linemen with a game this season
Central Michigan is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From East St. Louis
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Pass share
36.8%
174 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
59.1
8 games
Team sack rate
9.9%
192 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Central Michigan -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Central Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Central Michigan in 2026
- 2026 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 1 · Games –
- High school East St. LouisEast St. Louis, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Central Michigan.Also from East St. Louis: Miles McVay (Mississippi State), CJ Bass III (Missouri), Paris Patterson Jr. (Texas) and 12 more.
2026
- Signed with Central MichiganThree-star, out of East St. Louis