TRANSACTION | Quarterback Howard signs with Elks

Howard spent 2021 season at University Tennessee-Martin

Howard played the 2021 season at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Photo credit: UT Martin Athletics.
Howard played the 2021 season at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Photo credit: UT Martin Athletics.

EDMONTON — Quarterback Keon Howard has signed with the Edmonton Elks.

The addition was announced Wednesday, as the Green and Gold now have a total of six quarterbacks on their roster.

Howard spent the 2021 season with the University of Tennessee Martin Skyhawks of the Ohio Valley Conference (FCS). The Laurel, Mississippi native moved to UTM as a graduate transfer in 2021 and went on to be named Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 1,811 yards and 15 touchdowns. He added 472 yards on the ground, finding the end zone 10 times.

Prior to his time at UTM played four seasons at the FBS level, first with Southern Mississippi (2016-17) and later Tulane (2019-20) where he graduated with a management degree. Howard combined for 18 games during his first four collegiate seasons, accumulating 2,086 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. His best season at the FBS level came as a sophomore at Southern Mississippi in 2017 when he threw for 1,199 yards on 96-of-170 with eight touchdowns and five interceptions.


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Evan Daum

Evan Daum

VP, Marketing and Fan Engagement, Edmonton Elks Football Club

 

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The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. 

The club has a tradition of excellence with 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015) and 52 members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Since its founding, the club has been community-owned and remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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