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Lane Howell

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Lane Howell
No. 78, 79
PositionsOffensive tackle, Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1941-07-28)July 28, 1941
Forndale, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 2018(2018-01-16) (aged 76)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarroll (Monroe)
CollegeGrambling State
NFL draft1963: 15th round, 209th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played91
Games started62
Fumble recoveries2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Autrey Lane Howell (July 28, 1941 - January 16, 2018)[1] was an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. His NFL career started in 1963 for the New York Giants, where he played for two seasons after which played on the Philadelphia Eagles for another five seasons before retiring.[2]

His brothers Mike Howell and Delles Howell also played in the NFL.[3]

References

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  1. "Lane Howell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  2. Zimniuch, Fran (2015). Philadelphia Eagles: Where Have You Gone?. Sports Publishing. pp. 107–110. ISBN 9781613218464. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  3. Wallace, William N. (September 20, 1970). "Hard Line Remains on Hairline In Some Pro Football Quarters". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 22, 2026.