Jaye Howard Jr. (born December 20, 1988) is an American former professional football defensive end.

He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of a BCS National Championship team.

As a redshirt sophomore in 2009, Howard played in twelve games during the Gators' undefeated regular season.

During his 2010 junior year, he appeared in eleven games, starting eight of them, but missing the rest with an ankle injury.

As a senior in 2011, Howard started all thirteen games and memorably scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Kentucky Wildcats.