2011: Started the first seven games of the season for the Crusaders ... made 28 total tackles, including 18 solo stops ... had a season-high eight stops at Duquesne on Sept. 17, including six solos ... tallied seven tackles against San Diego (Oct. 8) ... had 0.5 tackles for loss at Butler on Oct. 15 as well as a quarterback hurry ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2010: Appeared in all 11 games for the Crusaders, making eight starts ... made a season-high eight tackles, including four solo stops, in first collegiate start against Drake (Sept. 25) ... made 1.5 tackles for loss, including 0.5 quarterback sacks, against the Bulldogs ... had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Drake ... made four tackles at Franklin (Sept. 11) ... finished the season with 24 total tackles, including seven solos.

2009: Sat out the season due to NCAA Division I transfer rules.

2008 (BU): Did not play football.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the 59ers ... an All-Northwest Crossroads Conference selection as a senior ... named to the All-Lake Athletic Conference Black Team in 2006 ... earned Academic All-State honors as a senior.

Personal:  Chris is the son of John and Sheila Howard ... major is exercise science ... born Jan. 3, 1990.