Robert Howard (born July 8, 1996) is an American former competitive swimmer who specialized in the sprint freestyle events.

[4] Howard attended Benjamin Russell High School and swam for Auburn Aquatics.

[5] At the 2016 Men's NCAA Division I Championships, Howard contributed to the sixth place 400-yard freestyle relay.

[12] At the 2019 World University Games in Napoli, Italy, he won a gold medal as part of the 4x100m freestyle relay.

[13] Howard was a member of the inaugural International Swimming League (ISL) representing DC Trident.