NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Howden, Safety, Minnesota Golden Gophers

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Minnesota S Jordan Howden

Jordan Howden
Minnesota Golden Gophers 

#23
Pos: S
Ht: 6000
Wt: 203
Hand: 0948
Arm: 3228
Wing: 7718
40: 4.49
DOB: 5/14/2000
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
High School: Desert Pines
Eligibility: 2023

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Background:

Howden is a returning starter for the gophers. In 2021, Howden started all 12 games he played in, made 43 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and broke up five passes. Howden has made appearances in all 5 seasons with the gophers. His career honors include the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (2023), All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (2022, media), Academic All-Big Ten (2021, 2020, 2019), and Quad Team Member (2018). His cousin, Saladin Martin, played college football at San Diego University and in the NFL with the New York Giants, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.