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DJ Howerton
TE · #81 ·
Height6'5"
Weight245 lbs
Est. eligibility5 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026, 8:50 PM
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Background
Coached by Darryl Brown at Grimsley ... played tight end and defensive end during scholastic career ... helped the Whirlies to a 13-0 record and NCHSAA semifinal appearance as a senior ... Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection at tight end ... hauled in seven touchdowns as a junior, helping Grimsley to a perfect 16-0 record and NCHSAA state title ... Second Team All-Area and Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2024 ... also played basketball at Grimsley.
Hometown
🏴Kernersville, NC
High schoolGrimsley
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledDJ Howerton (TE) enrolled in Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- SignedDec 3, 2025DJ Howerton (TE) signed with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 20, 2026