#21
Hayward Howard Jr.
Returning to Texas for 2026
New Orleans, La. → Edna Karr
via texassports.com ↗Hayward Howard Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Texas
Returning around him
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Background
A first-year defensive back from New Orleans, La. ... early enrolled in spring 2026. HIGH SCHOOL A four-star recruit per 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 28 cornerback recruit in his class by 247Sports and ESPN … rated No. 10 recruit in Louisiana by Rivals … ranked No. 11 recruit in Lou...
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