Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Howard Bison Agrees to Terms with Buffalo Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C.  --Howard University standout Keith Pough joins 16 undrafted rookie free agents, who have agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, April 29.

"He was a dominant player in the MEAC conference.  He's 6'2" and 235 and he has long arms and just needs to get a little bit bigger and stronger," said Buffalo Bills College Scott Tom Roth. "His production was great at Howard.  He's got pass rush ability, a great motor. He ran 4.9 at the Combine, but he plays around 4.75. He plays a lot faster.  A SAM backer for us."

During his career, the Orangeburg, S.C., native recorded 349 tackles, while setting a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) career record in tackles for losses with 71.

Keith Pough
(Photo Courtesy: Howard Bison Athletics)
Pough was a highly awarded Howard student-athlete during his past two seasons, and received recognition as one of the top defensive players in the FCS.

Pough's leadership was a key to the Bison's second place 7-4 overall and 6-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference standing at the end of the 2012 season.  With Pough as team captain, Howard reached its best season record since 1998.

Throughout the post season, Pough received numerous honors, including the MEAC Defensive Player of the Year award, the Sports Network FCS All-American award, a 2012 Boxtorow All-American Team member accolade, a College Sporting News 2012 Fabulous Fifty FCS All-American Team member honor, a 2012 Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College All-American team member award, and the Pigskin Club of Washington Metropolitan Player of the Year honor.

Pough received his invitation to the 2013 NFL Combine, following his participation in the 88th Annual East-West Shrine Bowl, which made school history, as Pough received the first ever invitation.

Howard kicks-off the 2013 season with Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, Aug. 31 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

For more information on Howard Football, visit the official athletics website at www.howard-bison.com.

By Ariel V. Germain, Assistant Sports Information Director

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