Reggie Howard – A Giant in the Community

A young man walked on to the University of Memphis…little did anyone know at the time the impact that he would he have in the lives of others. He then went on and played in the NFL and has made sure to leave a legacy. His work in the community is special. He touches children, parents and others in ways that make everyone affiliated with him proud. Reggie is a young man who is dedicated to reaching the lives of America’s youth to make an impact. 

Often times in this section I like to find the words of the person who I am referring to as way to get their message across more clearly. On his website reggiehowardfoundation.com the mission statement grabs attention…”To enhance personal development amoung youth by encouraging participation in activities that will foster life skills including leadership, self confidence, respect and sportsmanship.” Impressive to say the least!

Here is information on who Reggie Howard is and what his foundation is all about. This is from his website, which we urge you visit and make a donation if you are able.

Reggie Howard Foundation
Reggie has always been active in raising money for communities and charities through various events including the annual Charity Golf Classic, which benefitted the Carolina Panters Courage House, a safe haven for boys and families in crisis. During the offseason, he served a coaching internship at Waddell HS in Charlotte, NC, and interned in the wealth management department at Wachovia Bank. Reggie is a member of the United Negro College Fund. At Kirby HS in Memphis, TN, Reggie was a wide receiver and defensive back. During the off-season, Reggie participated in the Carolina Panters Youth Camp and supported the United Way.

Reggie played 7 seasons in the NFL which include 2 with the Miami Dolphins and 5 with the Carolina Panters. Born Reginald Clement Howard in Memphis, TN, Reggie and his wife, Artesia have two daughters, Kristen and Allegra and a son, Reginald Howard II, and reside in Memphis, TN.

Collegiate Biography
A walk-on at Memphis State, Reggie totaled 91 tackles, an interception, four fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five passes defensed in 17 contest. As a senior (1999), Reggie started the first six contests and contributed 22 stops, an interception, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and two passes defensed before breaking his neck against Alabama-Birmingham and missing the remainder of the season. He had surgery to stabilize his fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. As a junior (1998) he posted 69 tackles, a sack and three passes defensed after redshirting as a walk-on (1997). Reggie attended Henderson State College in 1995 and 1996.

Professional Biography
In his first season as a full-time starter, Reggie started a right cornerback for all 14 games he played, did not play in one game and was inactive for one contest. He ranked third on the team and second among defensive backs with 89 tackles and also recorded two inteerceptions, one sack, two fumble recoveries, two quarterback hurries and 10 passes defensed.

Pro Career Stats:

• Responded in first season as full-time starter by establishing career-highs of 14 starts, 89 tackles and 10 passes defensed for Panthers defense that ranked fourth in the NFL in pass defense and second in third down efficiency.
• Accumalted a career-high 12 tackles versus Cincinnati
• Collected first NFL fumble recovery versus Detroit on the final playof the first half on turnover caused by defensive end Julius Peppers.
• Posted first NFL start in Carolina’s season-opener versus Baltimore and tried for the team lead with eight tackles.
• Recorded his first NFL sack versus Atlanta when he brought down Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler.

First NFL interception came at Buffalo on a pass thrown by Bills quarteerback Alex Van Pelt.

It’s pretty clear that Reggie Howard is a leader that anyone would be proud to follow…hat’s off to Reggie Howard!