DESMOND HOWARD has signed a big-money extension with ESPN.
The 55-year-old former wide receiver will continue his 20-year stint at the broadcaster following negotiations.
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The Heisman trophy winner said: “I am thrilled to continue this journey with ESPN.
“There’s nothing I’d rather be doing during the fall than showcasing the incredible sport that we all love alongside my College GameDay family.”
The channel’s content president Burke Magnus was thrilled with the new deal.
He said: “Desmond has played a pivotal role in ESPN and College GameDay’s success for two decades, so we’re thrilled that the Heisman Trophy winner and one of college football’s all-time greats will continue to offer his analysis and perspective – and, of course, occasional friendly jabs – across our coverage.”
The former Michigan Wolverines ace gave one of the most iconic highlights of all time when he struck the famous trophy pose after a return touchdown against archrival Ohio State.
Howard also etched his place in football history as one of only four men to win the Heisman and the Super Bowl MVP.
Howard landed that honour with the Green Bay Packers, scoring a kickoff return touchdown to help lead the team to a victory in Super Bowl XXXI.
Michigan retired Howard’s iconic No. 21 jersey in 2015 after he was the first receiver in Big Ten history to lead the conference in scoring.
Howard set or tied five NCAA records and 12 single-season Michigan records.
In 1991, he won the Heisman Trophy by the second-largest margin in history, claiming 85 percent of the vote.
