Grayson ” Pup” Howard is listed at 6 foot 3, but honestly he is probably closer to 6 foot 4 inches tall. He’s the biggest and leanest linebacker this area has seen in quite some time. Other top players in the area marvel at his size, and Howard has the athletic prowess to match. 118 tackles, 4 pass breakups and an INT in 2020, he topped that with 157 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions in 2021. He also scored on the ground once on offense. His camp play over the summer his sophomore year saw his stock rise exponentially going into his junior year, with every major university in the country are after his services. He did not disappoint them.

Totaled 188 tackles in 11 games with 106 solo stops… invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Rated the #1 Duval Sports Linebacker heading into 2022 season, Grayson was a Florida Times Union Super 11 selection, to add to his resume of being selected to the Action News Jax Jaguars  Prep Team. First Team Duval Sports Prime Time Players.

Howard signed to the University of South Carolina.  There he appeared in 11 games… Finished with 19 tackles (10 solo), a tackle-for-loss and a forced fumble.

2024 (FLORIDA):

Howard transferred to the University of Florida Spring 2004, earning the Wilber Marshall Award as the best linebacker of the spring game. Started the first nine games before being held out in Weeks 12-14… totaled 37 tackles (17 solo), 1.0 sack, 2.0 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, two QB hurries and one pass breakup.

2025 at Florida: Played in three games, recording four tackles.

Transferred to South Florida in 2026. Will be the centerpiece of the Bulls defense bringing size, SEC experience, and measurables that cant be recreated. He’s primed to create an awesome season.