#81
DJ Howerton
TE · Freshman
6'5" · 245 lbs · Offense
Background
- Hometown
- Kernersville, N.C.
- High school
- Grimsley
Recruiting
- Rating
- 3-star (0.8700 247 composite)
- National rank
- #1114
- Class
- 2026
- Source
- 247 composite
2026 season
No 2026 stats recorded yet.
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Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Darryl Brown at Grimsley ... played tight end and defensive end during scholastic career ... helped the Whirlies to a 13-0 record and NCHSAA semifinal appearance as a senior ... Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection at tight end ... hauled in seven touchdowns as a junior, helping Grimsley to a perfect 16-0 record and NCHSAA state title ... Second Team All-Area and Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2024 ... also played basketball at Grimsley.