Howry played college football for the Oregon Ducks from 1999 to 2002.[2] He caught 49 passes for 649 yards and eight touchdowns while also returning 32 punts for 465 yards and two touchdowns in 2001, earning first-team All-Pac-10 Conference honors on both offense and special teams.[2][3] The Associated Press also named him a third-team All-American on special teams in 2001.[4] In 2002, Howry totaled 40 receptions for 784 yards and five touchdowns while returning 32 punts for 458 yards and two touchdowns, garnering first-team All-Pac-10 Conference recognition on special teams.[2][5] Overall, he caught 162 passes for 2,552 yards and 22 touchdowns while also returning 100 punts for 1,216 yards and four touchdowns during his college career.[2]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Howry was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, with the 221st overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft.[6] He officially signed with the team on July 21, 2003. He played in 16 games, starting one, during his rookie season, returning 35 punts for 247 yards and 12 kicks for 271 yards while also catching two passes for 15 yards.[1]
Howry appeared in three games for the Vikings in 2004, returning 12 punts for 78 yards and recording one reception for three yards, before being placed on injured reserve on October 13, 2004. He was waived by the Vikings the next season on October 22, 2005.[1]
Seattle Seahawks
Howry signed a reserve/future contract with the Seattle Seahawks on January 5, 2006. He was waived/injured on August 28, 2006, and reverted to injured reserve the next day. He was waived by the Seahawks on August 30, 2006.[1]
