Draft Profile: Bio

Following high school, Howden opted to join Minnesota.

In 2018 as a freshman Howden saw action in 10 games and played a total of 472 snaps at safety for the Golden Gophers. He recorded 33 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Howden notched up 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 100.7.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 13 games and logged 748 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He made 50 tackles, 8 assists, and had 11 stops. In coverage he totaled 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 66.5.

In 2020 as a junior Howden played in 7 games and contributed on 413 snaps. He chalked up 30 tackles, 6 assists, and added 3 stops. In the secondary Howden forced 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 109.3.

In 2021 as a senior Howden saw action in 12 games while playing 661 snaps. He logged 40 tackles, 7 assists, and made 6 stops. In coverage Howden had 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 80.3.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Howden saw action in 12 games while playing 643 snaps. He logged 43 tackles, 13 assists, and made 13 stops. In coverage Howden had 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered an elite QB rating when targetted of 46.2.