UConn Football Player Jasper Howard

Jasper Howard, 20, was a starting cornerback for the University of Connecticut football team. (Source: University of Connecticut)

<b>Oct. 24:</b> Miami quarterback Jacory Harris wears the name of Jasper Howard, the University of Connecticut football player who was stabbed to death  outside a university-sponsored dance.  (AP2009)

Oct. 17: UConn's Jasper Howard (6) leaps in the air while covering a Louisville player during the final seconds of a NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Connecticut. UConn defeated Louisville 38-25. (Source: AP)

Oct. 17: Louisville's tight end is tackled by UConn's Jasper Howard (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game. (Source: AP)

Nov. 15, 2008: UConn's Jasper Howard (6) and a teammate are all smiles after a touchdown against Syracuse University during the second half of a game. (Source: Hartford Courant/Ross Taylor)

Sept. 26, 2008: Jasper Howard and a teammate celebrate UConn's victory over Louisville.  (Source: Hartford Courant/John Woike)