The #1 Sophomore Quarterback In California: Jamar Howard Jr

Jamar Howard Jr is a 3 Star recruit who plays Quarterback at Clovis West High School. Howard Jr is ranked as the 144th best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 15 Quarterback in the class as well. In addition, Howard Jr is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #1 Quarterback in the state of California. He holds offers from schools such as Oregon, Arizona and Utah.

Who are some role models in your life?
My role models are my mom and my grandpa.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Definitely Morgan Wallen.

What are the strengths of your game?
My strengths are definitely my arm, my ability to run when needed, and reading defenses to identify blitzes.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is starting my first varsity game as a freshman, throwing a touchdown on my first play, and scoring the game-winning touchdown.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with is Relando Jefferson, and the best player I’ve played against is Brandon Smith.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
I would say put in the work all the time, especially when nobody’s looking, and make sure to put good stuff on film.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would want to go to Japan.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I feel like I fell in love with the game at around two years old—it’s always been there.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would definitely want to meet LeBron because I’m a big fan.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite moment is LeBron coming back from a 3-1 deficit in 2016.