Howard Carson (American football)

This article is about the American football player. For the West Virginian state senator, see Howard W. Carson.

Hueland Howard Carson

No. 54
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	February 11, 1957 Hico, Texas
Died:	January 21, 2021 (aged 63) Austin, Texas
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:	Grapevine (TX)
College:	Howard Payne University
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1981–1983) Los Angeles Express (1984–1985)

Hueland Howard Carson (February 11, 1957 – January 21, 2021), known professionally as Howard Carson, was an American linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. He was born in Hico, Texas, and attended Grapevine High School. After graduating high school, he began his collegiate career with the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. He played in the NFL from 1981 to 1983, playing 28 games while starting two of them. He died in Austin, Texas, on January 21, 2021, at age 63.