2013: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time.
2012: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... switched to No. 45.
2011: Missed the entire season due to an injury sustained in training camp ... was redshirted ... wore No. 59.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Westerville South High School ... was a 2010
Associated Press All-Central District honorable mention selection after recording 85 tackles including five sacks ... also blocked two kicks ... earned four varsity letters between WSHS and Beechcroft High School ... was a First Team All-Ohio Capital Conference selection ... recorded 15 tackles including two sacks in a game against Dublin Scioto.
Personal: Full name--Taven L. Howell ... born October 14, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio ... son of William Hayes and Nikki Howell ... has one brother, Terrell, and three sisters, Jordan, Taneka, and Taquellia ... is a kinesiology major ... first name is pronounced TAY-ven.
