Kelze Howard

2025 (REDSHIRT sophomore) • Played in four games • Made one tackle, at Tulsa 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.”