- Austin attended Northern Iowa University, where he majored in criminology, but went undrafted in 2010 before being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- During his time at Northern Iowa, Howard was also a member of the basketball team, appearing in five games.
- In 2012, he earned the Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award, which recognizes exceptionally consistent willingness, cooperation and professionalism in daily interaction with the various departments in the Jets organization.
- Howard is the youngest of five children, and his oldest brother Marcel briefly played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions.
- The offensive lineman also plays the cello, which was passed down from his siblings.
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