Howard Smothers (born November 16, 1973) is an American former professional football offensive lineman who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Orlando Predators and Buffalo Destroyers.
He played college football at Bethune-Cookman and high school football at Jean Ribault High School.
Smothers was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 248th pick in the 1995 NFL draft.
[2] Smothers played for the Buffalo Destroyers from 1999 to 2000.
[3] His son, Howard Smothers, played college football at Prairie View A&M University.