Thomas Howard (born July 14, 1983) is an American
football linebacker for the Oakland Raiders. He was
drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft
after running a 4.44 second 40 yard dash at the 2006
NFL Combine. He played college football for the
University of Texas at El Paso. As a rookie, he was
named a starter along with fellow draftee Michael
Huff by head coach Art Shell.