Desmond Kevin Howard is an American sportscaster and former professional football wide receiver. Since 2005, he has served as an analyst on ESPN College Gameday. Howard played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily as a return specialist, and holds the NFL single-season record for punt return yardage. He was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers, becoming the only special teams player to receive the award for his 99-yard kickoff return.