Mao Howell, Jr, is a 2023 Running Back to Keep an Eye On in Philadelphia

Small frame. Big production. Mao Howell Jr. earned All-Catholic League honors as a wide receiver before transitioning to running back.

The Roman Catholic High School junior stands just 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds, but his low center of gravity makes him nearly impossible to tackle. His highlight tape shows a player who bounces off defenders and finds daylight in traffic. Howell has proven his versatility as both a running back and slot receiver, and his goal is to earn a college scholarship.