However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. [38][39] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 46–41 loss to top-ranked LSU. [60], Tagovailoa's younger brother, Taulia, is a quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins.

[6] Tagovailoa said a big inspiration and motivation for his performance was how his father disciplined him, saying he used a belt whenever Tagovailoa threw an interception.

[19][20], During organized team activities and minicamp, Howard competed for job as the No.
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[18][19] Tagovailoa was named the Offensive MVP of the game.

In the game, Howard recorded an interception off a pass from Mason Rudolph that was intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster before reinjuring his knee. Howard is a native of the Fifth Ward area of Houston. Tagovailoa won several other awards and honors for the 2018 season, including the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards, as well as being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He transferred there in 2020 after spending a year at Alabama as Tua's backup in 2019. 1 Alabama names Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback", "Tagovailoa throws for 387 yards, four TDs as Tide thumps Aggies", "No sweat: Tua goes 8-for-8 as No. [42], "Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is a mentor on a mission in the Fifth Ward", The X-factor: Big 12 offenses keeping Baylor CB Xavien Howard busy, Baylor CB Xavien Howard declares for 2016 NFL Draft, Baylor CB Xavien Howard declares for NFL draft, "2016 NFL Scouting Combine Workout Results: Defensive Backs", "NFL.com: 2016 NFL Combine: Short shuttle rankings (CB/S)", "400 lb.

[44] Tagovailoa finished his collegiate career as holder of numerous Alabama football records, as well as notable NCAA career records, including: passing yards per attempt (10.9), adjusted passing yards per attempt (12.7), passing efficiency rating (199.4), and total yards per play (9.8). [59] Despite being right-handed, his father trained him to throw the ball with his left hand at a young age, making him one of the statistically rare left-handed quarterbacks. [57], After Tagovailoa's commitment to Alabama he graduated early from Saint Louis School and moved with his family to Alabaster, Alabama. By Reuters and Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com, Published: 15:50 BST, 30 December 2019 | Updated: 18:22 BST, 30 December 2019, Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard was arrested late Sunday in Davie, Florida, and charged with domestic battery following an alleged incident involving his fiancee and a disagreement over her purse. In Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks, Howard recorded his second interception of the season off a pass thrown by Russell Wilson during the 31–23 loss.

Without Howard, the Dolphins lost 27-14. This is where Xavien Howard, who now spends his Sundays as one of the NFL’s …

Xavien Howard profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Xavien Howard’s Rough Year Immediately on entry into the NFL, Howard struggled with an injury to his knee, which has remained present in the four years since.

Despite the severity of it, he was drafted by the Dolphins fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. But between the repeated injury and the violence charges on and off the field, year four undoubtedly did a number on the cornerback’s reputation. EXCLUSIVE: 'She doesn't want to talk about John Leslie.

While the charges were eventually dropped, the consequences contributed to the conversation of Howard’s worth as a player. [26] The Miami Dolphins finished their first season under head coach Adam Gase second in the AFC East with a 10–6 record. Tua briefly considered quitting football after Seu's death in mid-2014, until he and his father agreed that he could best honor him by continuing to play.

In light of the protests against police brutality and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Dolphins as an organization have stepped up to the plate to help those in need in Miami Gardens. On September 9, he made his collegiate debut against Fresno State in a home game at Bryant–Denny Stadium. According to documents, McFarland was reluctant to identify them because Collins' brother, Xavien Howard, plays for the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins secondary as a whole is far better off than they were last year. But that was just the beginning. [10][11] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Howard was projected to be a second or third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He finished 12-of-16, with 227 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 51–14 victory, before Jalen Hurts replaced him in the third quarter.

[8] Howard opted to redo the majority of workouts and improved on all his combine numbers with scouts and representatives from all 32 NFL teams looking on, including head coaches Mike Tomlin (Steelers) and Bill O'Brien (Texans). More than $600K worth of generic Xanax found near school, Real estate agent charged with invasive visual recording, Half-naked man arrested in Houston after chase and standoff, Coach killed by stepchildren's biological dad, police say, Death penalty to be pursued in HPD sergeant's murder, DA says, Fiancée of fallen HPD sergeant speaks exclusively with ABC13, 21-year-old accused of killing ex-girlfriend turns himself in, LIVE: FBI makes announcement on election security, Former Blue Bell CEO charged in 2015 listeria outbreak, Texas Medical Center seeing new alarming COVID-19 trends, Shooting at rap showcase kills 3, HPD says, Another round of fog ahead of a Friday night cool front, Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film, Missing 79-year-old man with dementia found safe, Richmond Avenue is getting a smooth facelift, 4 men break into Kashmere High School and steal slew of items in 2 minutes, police say. Howard did not play or travel with the Dolphins for Sunday's game in Foxborough, Massachusetts - a 27-24 upset of the New England Patriots.
[13] In the next game, against SEC West rival Ole Miss, he recorded his first collegiate rushing touchdown in a 66–3 victory. [22] In the 62–7 victory over Ole Miss, he was 11-of-15 for 191 passing yards and two touchdowns to go along with 47 rushing yards. [36] He was placed on injured reserve on October 29, 2019 with a knee injury. 1 Alabama to 47–28 Win over Texas A&M", "Tua Tagovailoa injured in Tennessee game, ruled out for 2nd half", "Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa Underwent Ankle Surgery; Out vs. Arkansas with Injury", "Alabama Football: Studs and Duds from Alabama win over Arkansas", "Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa starts against LSU after ankle surgery", "Joe Burrow leads No. After his junior year, he declared for the 2016 NFL Draft. [30] On December 17, 2017, Howard collected four solo tackles and made his first career sack on Tyrod Taylor, as the Dolphins were defeated by the Buffalo Bills 24–16.

[6] He completed all of the combine drills and finished tied for 12th among defensive backs in the short shuttle. There is no basis to this.'

Homeless migrants will be deported and criminals from EU countries will be banned under tough new... ALEX BRUMMER: How terrifying the country now owes £2 TRILLION - and it's the young who will have to pay. [4], As a child his main inspiration was his grandfather, Seu Tagovailoa, who was highly respected in the local Samoan community; Seu was regularly addressed as "Chief Tagovailoa".

He was ranked the eighth best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com, was ranked the ninth best cornerback by NFL analysts Mike Mayock and Gil Brandt, and was ranked the 15th best defensive back in the draft by Sports Illustrated.[12][13][14][15]. [1] He played cornerback and quarterback on the football team. [40] Despite some struggles (a fumble and INT) in the first half of that game, Tagovailoa rebounded after halftime to finish 21-of-40 with 413 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception. On May 9, 2019, Howard signed a five-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Dolphins with $46 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the league. The tag team of Xavien Howard and Byron Jones made easy work of the Jets’ receivers. [35] Howard was forced to miss the next three games due to a knee injury.

One week later, Howard recorded his third career game with two interceptions on Derek Carr in the 28–20 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

[47], Tagovailoa was invited to the NFL Combine but did not participate in any drills due to him not being medically cleared at the time, but stated that he had planned to participate at his pro day in April before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard was arrested late Sunday in Davie, Florida, and charged with domestic battery following an alleged incident involving his fiancee and her purse. 2 LSU past No. He helped to lead the Crimson Tide to back-to-back National Championship Game appearances during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, winning the former and being named its MVP. The comments below have been moderated in advance.