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Samari Howard stats, 2026

Army (5–2, American Athletic). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Samari Howard is a wide receiver for Army (5–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 131st in EPA per play (0.52), 507th in catches (11), 513th in yards per catch (10.5), in 7 games. This week: Army at Memphis.

Receiving yards116570th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches11507th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch10.5513th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2522nd of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Samari Howard?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Senior
Height
5-8
Weight
189 pounds
Number
No. 27
Hometown
Temple, TX
High school
Temple (Temple, TX)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Samari Howard's receiving stats

He's 507th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (11) and 513th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (10.5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards116570th of 682
Catches11507th of 682
Yards per catch10.5513th of 675

The season

Samari Howard's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 131st of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.52) and 522nd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2522nd of 657
EPA per play0.52131st of 199

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.

Career

Samari Howard's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Army2115.50128
2025Army1113312.1141
2026Army1111610.50340
Career2426010.81509

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Samari Howard's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Army+0.13+0.27+0.12—2.15%
2025Army+0.35+0.83-0.2118.2%9.74%
2026Army+0.52+0.15+0.6718.2%26.512%

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

Samari Howard's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. BryantW 59–352301
2vs. South FloridaL 24–2810200
4at TempleW 21–170000
5at Louisiana TechL 29–3111200
6vs. TulaneW 20–170000
7vs. Florida AtlanticW 56–242100
8at TulsaW 38–3541301

FAQ

Questions about Samari Howard

What position does Samari Howard play?

Samari Howard plays wide receiver for Army, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Samari Howard from, and what year is he?

Samari Howard is a senior wide receiver for Army, listed at 5-8 and 189 pounds, from Temple, TX.

How tall is Samari Howard, and how much does he weigh?

Samari Howard is listed at 5-8 and 189 pounds on Army's 2026 roster.

What year is Samari Howard?

Samari Howard is a senior, from the 2022 recruiting class.

What are Samari Howard's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Samari Howard has 24 catches for 260 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Samari Howard play for?

Army (5–2, American Athletic), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 27.

Is Samari Howard eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Samari Howard was in the 2022 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Samari Howard play in his last game?

Week 8 at Tulsa: 41 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Army won 38–35.

Where did Samari Howard go to high school?

Temple (Temple, TX).

What are Samari Howard's stats this season?

116 receiving yards, 11 catches, 10.5 yards per catch, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards), 0.52 EPA per play in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Samari Howard rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 131st of 199 in EPA per play, 507th of 682 in catches, 513th of 675 in yards per catch.

When does Samari Howard play next?

Army visits Memphis Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The numbers' pick: Memphis.

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