9   Jabari Howard
	Class: Junior Hometown: Valencia, Calif. High School: Valencia HS '10 Height / Weight: 6-1 / 185 Position: CB Major: Communication

2011: Played in all 11 games as the primary backup at right corner... Tallied seven tackles (6 solos, 1 assists), including 2.0 tackles for 4 yards lost... Added one pass breakup... Had back-to-back games with tackles for losses to start the season... Had a season-best two tackles in the season opener at Arizona State.

2010: Redshirted... Earned Scout Defense Player of the Week after South Alabama weekend.

VALENCIA HS '10: Named to All-Foothill League and All-Santa Clarita Valley first teams in 2009... Tallied 37 tackles, 7 interceptions, 2 pass breakups and a fumble recovery as a senior... Helped Vikings post 12-1 record and advance to Southern Section semifinals... Previously posted 52 tackles with 4 picks to earn all-valley distinction as a junior... Added team MVP honors in track & field.

PERSONAL: Born in Bellflower, Calif.... Majoring in communication... Parents are Tyrone & Malsah Howard... Oldest of four children, all similarly named: Jameelah, Jaleel and Jahlani.