Lofton Howard
Lofton Howard
Second year in the Western Kentucky receiving corps, same address the whole way. In 2024 the league put his name on paper for the first time: All-Conference USA. The receipt on tape: 5 rec yds, 1 receptions against New Mexico State, Week 10, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- seasons on the roster
- recognition record
- game log
Career Arc
Trophy Case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-CONFERENCE
All-Conf mention (2024)
All-Conference USA
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 3 · RecognizedR09 · All-Conference HM / 2nd team
All-Conference HM / 2nd team. Conference recognition has started.
Trophy Case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-CONFERENCE
All-Conf mention (2024)
All-Conference USA
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | -- |
| 2024 | Western Kentucky | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (19 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
Awards/Honors 2024 CUSA All-Freshman Team (LB) 2024 (r-Fr.) | 10/0: Howard appeared in 10 games during the 2024 season after making the move from offense to the linebacker room. He played primarily on special teams while also providing depth at the jack position. Howard was named to the Conferenc...