Jamari Howard CB Florida State |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #18 ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #18 | |
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
63.7 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 39.6 | |
| Tackling: |
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26% |
| Run Defense: |
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46% |
| Coverage: |
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76% |
| Zone: |
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67% |
| Man/Press: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1086
Position rank:
#109 (DB)
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| College Games: 3 College Snaps: 21 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jakailin Johnson - Florida Atlantic |
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65% |
| Rejzohn Wright - Oregon State |
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65% |
| AJ Parker - Kansas State |
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59% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jamari Howard started his high school career at Hialeah Westland and finished at Norland in Miami, where his final team posted a 14-1 record and played for the Class 2M state title. He made 50 tackles, 10 of them behind the line, in his last season, and he placed seventh at the 2023 Class 3A state meet in the 400 meters. ESPN ranked him No. 120 nationally, he received an All-American Bowl invitation, and after backing out of a Michigan State pledge he chose Florida State over Florida.Howard did not play in 2024. His two appearances in 2025 produced one tackle and a pass breakup, both against Kent State.
No 2026 statistics have been found for Howard, a redshirt sophomore. When he signed, he said he felt he could probably play at Florida State. His long speed is the trait that stands out, but he has yet to turn it into a role in the secondary.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite forty time and a sprinter's background in the 400 meters
- Former ESPN 300 recruit and an All-American Bowl invitee
- Part of a Norland team that went 14-1 and played for a title
- Broke up a pass in his limited action against Kent State
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Just one tackle in two appearances over three seasons
- No statistics on record for him through the 2026 season
- Did not appear in a single game during 2024
- Has not earned a role in the Florida State secondary
- Almost no college film for scouts to study
Scouting Report: Summary
Howard is a fast cornerback with a track background who was a top-120 national recruit. He made a play on the ball against Kent State in 2025.However, he has played in only two college games and has one tackle, and there are no statistics for him this season.
Overall, Howard is a raw cornerback with good tools and almost no experience. He projects as a priority free agent on traits, with more time at Florida State the likelier step.
How other scouting services rate Jamari Howard (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
506.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
108.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.