Preston Howard stats, 2026
Maryland (3–6, Big Ten). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Preston Howard is a tight end for Maryland (3–6). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 512th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), 520th in yards per catch (11.1), 713th in receiving yards (89), in 7 games. This week: Wisconsin at Maryland.
Bio
Who is Preston Howard?
- Position
- Tight end
- Class
- Senior
- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 236 pounds
- Number
- No. 8
- Hometown
- Arbutus, MD
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
Preston Howard's receiving stats
He's 520th of 771 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (11.1) and 713th of 776 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (89).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards | 89 | 713th of 776 |
| Catches | 8 | 725th of 776 |
| Yards per catch | 11.1 | 520th of 771 |
The season
Preston Howard's receiving efficiency and big plays
He's 512th of 749 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive catches (16+ yards) | 3 | 512th of 749 |
Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
How does Preston Howard compare, in charts?
Teammates
How does Preston Howard compare with his Maryland teammates?
Howard has 89 of Maryland's 2,234 receiving yards (4%) and 0 receiving touchdowns. The leader is Chris Durr Jr., with 765.
Maryland's pass catchers
Maryland's pass catchers by catches and receiving yards. Shares are of the team's total (2,234 receiving yards). Hover or tap a logo for the player.
| Player | Catches | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Durr Jr. | 62 | 765 | 5 |
| Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding | 25 | 357 | 3 |
| Kaleb Webb | 26 | 336 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | 24 | 217 | 2 |
| Jayden Kitchens | 10 | 111 | 0 |
| Preston Howard | 8 | 89 | 0 |
| DeJuan Williams | 10 | 88 | 1 |
| Iverson Howard | 10 | 56 | 0 |
| Harry Dalton III | 2 | -14 | 0 |
Where the data comes from: play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com (the public cfbfastR files), games through Nov 7, 2026.
Career
Preston Howard's career stats
| Season | Team | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maryland | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 0 | 2 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Advanced
Preston Howard's advanced stats by season
| Season | Team | Explosive catches |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.8% | |
| 2024 | 12.5% | |
| 2025 | 22.2% | |
| 2026 | Maryland | 37.5% |
EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.
Game log
Preston Howard's game log, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Receiving yards | Catches | Receiving TDs | Explosive catches (16+ yards) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Hampton | W 62–0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | at UConn | W 38–14 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | vs. Virginia Tech | L 26–35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | at Ohio State | L 16–45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | vs. Rutgers | L 30–37 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | vs. Illinois | L 17–20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | at Purdue | W 34–29 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
FAQ
Questions about Preston Howard
What position does Preston Howard play?
Preston Howard plays tight end for Maryland. Maryland is 3–6 this season.
Where is Preston Howard from, and what year is he?
Preston Howard is a senior tight end for Maryland, listed at 6-5 and 236 pounds, from Arbutus, MD.
How tall is Preston Howard, and how much does he weigh?
Preston Howard is listed at 6-5 and 236 pounds on Maryland's 2026 roster.
What year is Preston Howard?
Preston Howard is a senior.
Who does Preston Howard play for?
Maryland (3–6, Big Ten), where he plays tight end and wears No. 8.
Is Preston Howard injured?
Maryland's latest report lists Preston Howard as last game: game time decision.
How did Preston Howard play in his last game?
Week 10 at Purdue: 19 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Maryland won 34–29.
What are Preston Howard's stats this season?
89 receiving yards, 8 catches, 11.1 yards per catch, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Nov 7, 2026.
How does Preston Howard rank nationally?
Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 512th of 749 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 520th of 771 in yards per catch, 713th of 776 in receiving yards.
When does Preston Howard play next?
Maryland hosts Wisconsin Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET on FS1. The numbers' pick: Wisconsin.