Wide Receiver I Edgewater High School
Who is AJ Howard?
Everyone has a story, here's his.
His name is Aaron J. Howard but everyone calls him AJ. He was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and has always had a love for sports. His first sport was baseball but switched to football once his dad retired from the Air Force and returned back home. His ultimate goal is to become an elite NFL wide receiver. And he truly believes, to be the best, you have to compete with and against the best. This motivated AJ Howard and his father, Chris Howard to move and join the best High School football program in Orlando; Edgewater High School Fighting Eagles. But AJ Howard is more than just an athlete with no personality; his many friends know this.
Since arriving in Orlando the summer of 2021, it's been all business for AJ Howard. When it comes to training, his peers have a had a decade head-start on him. He always knew he'd have to push harder everyday to make up the ground he lost in his younger years. With only a single year of football experience, he's now a starting Wide Receiver on one of Florida's top high school football programs. If you follow Edgewater High School Football and Head Coach, Cameron Duke, you'd know this rarely happens. Because of the talent level at a high powered school like Edgewater, the talent pool runs so deep and everyone on the roster loves to compete. The Wide Receiver position requires plenty of skill and ability, but speed kills.
In Love With the Process
When you can't find AJ Howard on the gridiron, you can find him training with Coach Lo at the legendary 'Circle' at Rose Park or on the Edgewater High School's track running 400m working on his stamina. Being fast was never an issue for AJ Howard, but now that he's been running on the track, he just keeps getting faster. His Sophomore year was his first time focusing on the art of running and he competed in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relays. With Edgewater High School's Head Track Coach, Bernard Carter, the sky is the limit. There's no off-season, so AJ Howard constantly trains to get better at his craft and use the track and 7v7 to sharpen his skills.
AJ Howard fought hard and battled against some of Central Florida's best wide receivers and won the starting position and has been labeled WR1 for the Central Florida All Stars 18U team; one of the best 7v7 teams in the state of Florida. Working with Coach Phil and the team keeps AJ focused on football during the training season. Lifting weights is still a little new to him, as he walked into a weight room for the first time in Spring 2021 (picture left). But ever since he got the taste, he lives in the weight room and vows to outwork anyone who lines up across from him. His intensity comes from his love for competition, and he can't sleep well if there's somebody working harder than him.
These Aren't Skinny Genes
AJ Howard has all the measureables to be a top-tier wide receiver at the High School level throughout the nation. After just 1 year of training, he's gained 20lbs of muscle and now stands 6'0" 160lbs. With his rigorous training program and proper coaching, the next two seasons he'll be twice as strong and even quicker. As an athlete with speed and size, AJ Howard is fearless on the field and willing to take on any opponent. He has the heart to take a linebacker head on and the speed to run past his opponent's best defensive backs in any clutch situation. If you're looking for a player who is ready to go above and beyond, whether it's on the field or in the weight room, he's your guy. Dedicated and committed to the process, he's the player you were searching for.
Behind the Scenes
Serious + Funny = Seriously Funny
If you follow AJ Howard on Instagram or Twitter, you know he's an outgoing guy and actually kind of funny. Any chance he gets to vibe with friends, he's out with them cracking jokes and enjoying life. During his downtime, he enjoys playing video games (Madden, NBA2k, and Call of Duty), puzzles, and riding his electric scooter around downtown. Although AJ Howard is an athlete, he's always loved the idea of inventing something that would make the world a better place. Therefore, when he had the chance to go to Edgewater High School and combine the two things he's most passionate about, he jumped in headfirst. He tries to keep his mind free of distractions so all his focus can be on the task at hand, but his mind always goes towards football and training; so he lifts.
In his short life, he's had to push through some tough times. Because of this, he sees himself as a determined and resilient person. If anything comes between AJ Howard, his goals, his family, or his dreams, he will find a way around the obstacle to do what needs to be done. AJ Howard's ultimate goal, like so many others, is to compete in the NFL amongst the best football players in the World. His fire to compete with and against the best in the world burns hot and he's going do everything to see that goal through.
AJ Howard Highlights
Check Him Out
AJ Howard highlights provide you a quick look at his ability to compete on the football field. Here's a sneak peek of AJ's performance over the past few months. His coaching and hard work are to thank for a large part of what shows up on film. As you can see, he's never afraid to get his nose dirty and block on the inside. He can read the defense like a QB, run a textbook dig route, sit down in the correct window, make a first down catch, and then the next play, use his speed on a deep route for a TD. This is AJ Howard at his best and it's all on film for your viewing pleasure.
If there's anything you feel he needs to work on, please contact AJ Howard and share with him. He loves to take coaching.
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