USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Nick Howell in focus

The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 76 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we take a look at former USC offensive lineman Nick Howell.

Position: Offensive line

Years played at USC: 2005-2009

Career highlights: Howell was a versatile offensive lineman during his time at USC, working at all five positions. After redshirting his first season in 2005, he earned significant playing time on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2006, before missing the majority of the 2007 season with an injury. In 2008 and 2009, he returned to play a key role as a reserve offensive lineman, also starting a handful of games.

After USC: Howell signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft. He also briefly spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders.

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