Minnesota Golden Gophers#1 · DL Jaxon Howard
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 260 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Crystal, MN
Jaxon Howard is a DL (#1) for Minnesota, from Crystal, MN. In the 2026 season he has 4 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 9
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 9
Efficiency
Tackles per game 8
Sack rate 9
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
4
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jaxon Howard career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MINN | 13 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MINN | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LSU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 27 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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7
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20
6
28
0
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17
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota DL: #1
- ClassSenior
- HometownCrystal, MN
Jaxon Howard: Minnesota DL profile and stats
Jaxon Howard is a DL (#1) for Minnesota, from Crystal, MN. This profile tracks Jaxon Howard's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jaxon Howard in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaxon Howard play for?
Jaxon Howard plays for Minnesota, wearing #1 at DL.
What position does Jaxon Howard play?
Jaxon Howard is a DL for Minnesota.
How tall is Jaxon Howard?
Jaxon Howard is 6-4 and weighs 260 lb.
What year is Jaxon Howard in?
Jaxon Howard is listed as a senior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Jaxon Howard from?
Jaxon Howard is from Crystal, MN.
How many tackles does Jaxon Howard have?
Jaxon Howard has 4 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.