Walker Howard is a college football quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels, representing the University of Mississippi. He committed to Ole Miss in 2023 after being prepped at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. He led his high school team to back-to-back Division II state titles in 2019 and 2020 and a semifinal appearance in 2021. In the 2020 State Championship game, he passed for 381 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-28 win over De La Salle.
Rated as a four-star recruit, the Louisiana native committed to play college football at Louisiana State University. He joined the LSU Tigers in January 2022. During the 2022 season as a true freshman, he appeared in only two games with no starts. He debuted in the home opener against Southern, where he had three rushes for 15 yards.
After playing one season with the LSU Tigers, the 6ft 1in, 195lbs quarterback decided to transfer to the Ole Miss Rebels on January 18, 2023 and participated in spring drills. He completed 11 out of 13 passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns.
Name | Walker Howard |
Net Worth | Not disclosed |
Age | 20 years (born on July 1, 2003) |
Residence | N/A |
Position | Quarterback |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Source of Wealth | Football, Endorsements |
Salary | Under Review |
Endorsements | Leaf Trading Cards, The Grove Collective |
NIL Valuation | Not Available |
Walker Howard’s NIL Deal 2024
While specific details about Walker Howard's NIL deal values and terms are not publicly available as of May 2024, it is known that he has successfully secured NIL deals with reputable brands throughout his college football career.
Date | Deal Partners |
February 21, 2023 | The Grove Collective |
March 01, 2022 | Leaf Trading Cards |
Walker Howard’s Endorsements
On March 1, 2022, Walker Howard, the student-athlete, inked his first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Leaf Trading Cards, a company known for producing high-quality trading cards and sports collectibles. This strategic partnership between Walker Howard and Leaf Trading Cards marked the endorsement agreement aimed at promoting both the brand and the trading cards it produces.
After that on February 21, 2023, Walker Howard signed a deal with The Grove Collective. This is an Ole Miss-exclusive NIL program that supports student-athletes at the University of Mississippi, providing them with valuable opportunities to leverage their name, image, and likeness for professional gain.
The Grove Collective took to its official Twitter handle to welcome Walker Howard to their roster, further solidifying his standing as an athlete in the realm of NIL partnerships.
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