As part of our coverage leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of more than 150 prospects, including a scouting report and video interviews with each player.
Xavien Howard (CB), Baylor
6’0” | 201 lbs.
2015 stats:
42 tackles, 5 INT, 10 PD, 1 FR
Projection:
3rd Round
NFL
Scouting Report:
"Howard's feast or famine playing style makes for very uneven tape and teams will have to weigh his ball production against his pass interference issues. Howard has the size and short area quickness to operate from press coverage, but might need safety help his way while he is weaned from his grabby, collegiate style of coverage. Howard has starter's potential, but must improve his technique and step up his run support to be successful in the league." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com