Kelze Howard

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-3
Year:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Las Vegas, Nev.
High School:
Spring Valley

PRONOUNCED Kell-z

2024 (REDSHIRT freshman)
• Did not play

2023 (freshman)
• Did not play. Redshirted

spring valley high school
• Rated four stars by 247Sports and three stars by Rivals. Ranked as the No. 2 high school prospect in the state of Nevada
• Letterwinner for head coach Marcus Teal
• All-conference and Conference Defensive MVP during his playing career
• Also earned Team MVP honors during his high school career
• Made 68 tackles as a senior, adding 14 sacks with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and five pass breakups as a senior
• Picked up 55 tackles his junior year. Added six sacks with three forced fumbles and two defensive touchdowns
• Has also lettered in wrestling, earning all-state honors. Placed second in the state championships his first season
• Also a letterwinner in basketball and track and field. Placed fifth in the state in shotput

Personal
• Son of Unique Barnett and Kelesio Howard
• Has two sisters, Kelarah and Analysia
• Has two brothers, Kelique and Kelesio Jr.
• Father, Kelesio, played football at Colorado State
• Majoring in digital communication arts
• Would like to start his own clothing line
• Has earned Attendance Honor Roll and Student of the Month honors in high school
• Enjoys music and basketball in his spare time
• Chose Oregon State because “they made me feel at home, and I feel a connection with everyone.”