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Howard led by four-year starter Jaron Bell

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Howard senior Ja'Caron Sanders (2) is one of 12 seniors this season for the Hustlin' Tigers. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Howard senior Ja'Caron Sanders (2) is one of 12 seniors this season for the Hustlin' Tigers.

By Patrick MacCoon August 12, 2023 2 min read

HOWARD HUSTLIN’ TIGERS

Head coach: Dedric Maffett (1-17 here and overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 1-9, did not qualify for TSSAA Class 5A playoffs

Key players: Jaron Bell (6-2, 210) Sr. TE/DL, Christopher Bradley (5-8, 150) So. WR/DB, Derrick Choice Jr. (5-10, 175) Jr. RB, Ja’Caron Sanders (6-0, 185) Sr. RB/LB, Jaylen Taylor (6-1, 150) Sr. WR/DB, Marques Blackburn (6-3, 160) Jr. WR/DB, Ronta Taylor (5-11, 165) Jr. DL, Ke’Shawn Suttles (5-11, 150) So. WR/DB, Makhi Isom (6-0, 250) So. OL/DL, JK McKevie (6-1, 185) Sr. QB, Cortez Houser (5-10, 250) Sr. OL, Adarrius Alexander (5-10, 170) Sr. OLB.