Xavien Howard was drafted No. 38 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 7 · #38 overall
Xavien Howard Baylor Draft
Xavien Howard was drafted No. 38 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 585th at Baylor
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Xavien Howard came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 201 lbs
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 80 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 585th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5697% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Xavien Howard.
UCLA
Mississippi State · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Eastern Kentucky
Oklahoma
Baylor in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Xavien Howard in the 2016 NFL Draft
Xavien Howard is a Cornerback out of Baylor selected No. 38 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Xavien Howard drafted?
Xavien Howard was selected No. 38 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/xavien-howard.
What college did Xavien Howard play for?
Xavien Howard played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Xavien Howard's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/xavien-howard.