I'm sure y'all will hate this comparison cause dude is a Gator...
but Howard is Joe Haden.
I'd love it if that's how it plays out. But Haden was a much more violent (and better) tackler than Howard. Haden came in as a freshmans laying lumber.
Haden is more physical, but Howard brings it too. He definitely plays and hits fearlessly. He just needs a bit more time in the weight room.
Howard is fearless no doubt. However, I remember specifically Haden's first game on a big stage against Auburn in prime time on national TV. He was smashing dudes on tackles. He was violent and reckless with his body, and Howard, as much as I love him, has never been that way.