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Larod Stephens-Howling, born on April 26, 1986, in Johnstown, PA, showcased his athletic prowess from an early age as a four-sport star in football, baseball, track, and wrestling. He amassed 4,579 rushing yards in high school and led Greater Johnstown to its first D-6 AAA championship. Excelling academically as well, he was recognized by the National Honor Society. Post-high school, he had an impactful college career at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, where he made significant contributions in kick and punt returns.
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Larod Stephens-Howling Travis Niel
Background • Born April 26, 1986 • Born and raised in Johnstown • Son of Rodney and Stephanie • Has 5 brothers and 1 sister • Was a 4 sport athlete: • Football • Baseball • Track • Wrestling
High School • In just 3 varsity seasons, rushed for 4,579 yards (Johnstown Record), averaging 8.9 yards per carry. • Also had 57 total touchdowns throughout his career • Led Greater Johnstown to its first ever D-6 AAA championship • Set records for rushing yards in a season with 2,226 for Greater Johnstown and LHAC
Academics • Extremely Smart • Was involved in: • National Honors Society • Who's Who Among American High School Students • Minority’s Scholar Club • National Honor Roll
Honors and Awards • Top 50 “Old Spice” National Player of the Year • Top 60 Athlete by “Rivals.com” • 1st ever two time Tribune Democrat Offensive POY • SAFCA Offensive player of the year • Received a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for football accomplishments • Prepstar All American • SuperprepAllstar North Team • MVP in PA’s Big 33 All Star Game
Recruiting • Pennsylvania's No. 13 prospect by Scout.com • No. 22 by Rivals.com • No. 24 by SuperPrep • Recruited by : • Pittsburgh • Penn State • West Virginia • Syracuse • Ohio State • Maryland
College Career • Exciting career at the University of Pittsburgh • Split carries with LeseanMccoy after his Freshman year • Career Stats : • Almost 2,000 rushing yds, 15 rushing touchdowns, and 1 kick return for a touchdown
NFL • Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 240th pick in the 7th round • 4th year in the league, stats aren’t great • Only 1 rushing touchdown and 2 receiving TD’s • More apart of the Kick and Punt • return game • 3 kick returns for Touchdown
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