Ian Michael Howfield is a former American football

American football

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 placekicker

Placekicker

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, who kicked in nine games for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League

National Football League

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 in 1991.

Howfield attended Midwestern State University

Midwestern State University

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 in Wichita Falls, Texas

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 from 1984-1985. He then transferred to the University of Tennessee in 1986 to begin his placekicking career until graduating in 1987.

Howfield, who played college football at the University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

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, is the son of former NFL placekicker Bobby Howfield

Bobby Howfield

Robert Michael Howfield , commonly known as Bobby Howfield, is an English former professional sportsman who played both association football and American football.-Early and personal life:...

. Howfield played six years in the National Football League

National Football League

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 as a placekicker: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

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 in 1987, Seattle Seahawks

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 fron 1988-1989 (signed to the practice squad for both years), Denver Broncos

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 in 1990, Houston Oilers in 1990-1991. Led the Houston Oilers in scoring in 1991, Philadelphia Eagles

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 in 1992, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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in 1993.

Arena Football League Stats:

1993
Dallas Texans

7 for 27 (25.9%) in Field Goals and 19 for 23 (82.6%) in Extra Points

1994
FT. Worth Cavalry

10 for 29 (34.5 %) in Field Goals and 40 for 53 (75.5 %) in Extra Points
1995
Las Vegas Sting (First Full Season in the Arena League)

Lead the league in Scoring for Kickers with 120 pts…
Lead the league in Field Goal 71.4% (20-28) League Record at the time…
Lead all Kickers in Field Goals made in a season with 20…
Lead all Kickers in EXP 91%...
Kicked arena league record 61 yarder vs. Miami…
Micatin Arena League Kicker of the year…
2nd Team All-Arena…
61 yard field goal vs. the Miami Hooters…Arena League Record at the time

63 yards: Aaron Mills, San Jose Saber Cats (W 26–6) v Florida Bobcats, May 18, 1996
62 yards: Brent Williams, Dallas Desperados v Austin Wranglers May 22, 2000
62 yards Clay Rush, Colorado Crush vs. Los Angeles Avengers, Feb. 27, 2005
61 yards Ian Howfield, Las Vegas Sting at Miami Hooters, July 8, 1995
60 yards Rusty Fricke, Denver Dynamite vs. Columbus Thunderbolts, July 26, 1991

1996-1997
Anemia Piranhas

21 for 43 (48.8 %) in Field Goals and 63 for 73 (86.3 %) in Extra Points…
1996 Lead League for kickers in Field Goals made (21)…
1996 2nd in League for Field Goal Percentage 48.8%...
1997

21 for 44 (47.7%) in Field Goals and 62 for 74 (83.8%) in Extra Points…
1997 Lead League for Kickers in Field Goals make (21)…
Got into a life threatening car accident that cut career short at the end of the 1997 season in Las Vegas. Was out of football for 5 years recovering from injuries. (1998 to 2002) Made come back in 2003 with the Tampa Bay Storm.
2003
Tampa Bay Storm/New York Dragons
Kicked 23 yard game winner in first game back from car accident. Went 3 for 3 in Field Goals.
2003 Led the League in Field Goal Percentage with 66.6% (10-15)
Kicked 31 yard game winner in Playoffs as time expired to advance to the Quarter finals
Won the Arena League Championship…Retired at the end of the season.

2004
Las Vegas Gladiators…Came out of retirement to play 4 games for the Las Vegas Gladiators to fill in for injured Kickers. One last chance to play in front of family and friends…

3 for 5 (60%) in Field Goals and 18 for 21 (85.7) in Extra Points. Retired after 4th game…
(7 Year’s in the Arena Leagues)

As of retirement all time records: Career Stats

All Time 2 point drop kicks 5th with (2)…
All Time Field goal Percentage 15th at 49%
All Time Field goal Percentage in a season
7th 1995 with 71.4% (20-28) * Arena League Record at the time lasted 9 years…
8th 2005 with 66.7 (10-15)
All Time career Field goal Percentage 15th (48.9%)
All Time Field goals make in 9th All Time (92)
4th longest field goal ever made (61)
8th all time in Kicking Points with 614
Was in a life threatening care accident which nearly took his life in 1997 which cut his career short. He received two disk fusions in his lower back and an entire right knee cartilage replacement. Returned to the league in 2003 after intensive rehab from the car accident. Won the Arena Bowl with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2003.
Franchise record for longest playoff field goal made 47 yards

Franchise record for field goals make in the playoffs 2