
Howard Cross III is a defensive tackle and played the 2024 season as a Graduate student for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He hails from Paramus, New Jersey. and attended Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale. At St Joseph, apart from football, he was also the state champion in wrestling. Howard Cross III joined the Fighting Irish in 2019. As a freshman, he played in four games and recorded seven tackles. In the 2020 season, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he made 13 tackles in 11 games. In the 2021 season, he notched 22 tackles and three sacks. In 2022, Cross made 33 tackles, including two sacks and a forced fumble.
The 2023 season was remarkable for Howard Cross, as he earned the starting nose tackle position. Against Duke, Cross registered his career-best 13 tackles, with 3.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. By midseason, Cross became the second player on the team with 66 total tackles and had forced multiple turnovers. His game earned him recognition as a midseason All-American team and positioned him as a candidate for awards such as the Bednarik Award.
Howard Cross III’s parents
Howard Cross III is the son of Howard Cross Jr. and Pia Cross, as per his official Notre Dame Fighting Irish profile.
Howard Cross III mother
Pia Cross is the mother of Howard Cross III.
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Howard Cross III father
Howard Cross Jr. is the father of Howard Cross III. Howard Cross Jr. played as a tight end for the New York Giants for thirteen seasons and was part of their Super Bowl XXV victory, according to his official Notre Dame roster.
Howard Cross III’s parents Nationality
Howard Cross III's parents, Howard Cross Jr. and Pia Cross, are both American Nationals.
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A. Howard Cross III plays the position of defensive lineman.
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A. Howard Cross III is from Paramus, New Jersey.
A. Howard Cross III attended St. Joseph Regional High School.