Ohio State hires former NFL scout Andy Howell as college scout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Ohio State has hired former NFL scout Andy Howell as a college scout. Howell, an Ohio native, has 14 years of experience in the NFL, including stints with the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins. His role comes at a time of increasing importance for roster management, particularly due to the current of college football influenced by the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness initiatives. The Buckeyes continue to adapt to changes in the collegiate sports environment.
- •Andy Howell has extensive experience in player identification and development.
- •He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in sports management.
- •Howell worked for a decade as a scout with the Miami Dolphins.
- •Ohio State focuses on adjusting to the evolving college football.
- •The hiring aims to address challenges posed by the transfer portal.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football hires former NFL scout as collegiate scout
"Ohio State continues to add to its football staff with the hiring of former NFL scout Andy Howell, who will serve as a college scout in Columbus.
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