Desmond Kevin Howard is a former NFL wide receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner. He played football for the University of Michigan from 1989–1991 and won the Heisman Trophy in 1991. He played professional football in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins (1992–1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995), Green Bay Packers (1996, 1999), Oakland Raiders (1997–1998) and Detroit Lions (1999–2002). Howard was voted the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXI and is the only special teams player to win the award. He is one of only four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP. Howard currently works for ESPN as a college football analyst, as well as for Detroit Lions pre-season games.
