Came on strong at the end of the season as he started in the final six games at right guard, and will be looked upon to start in the guard spot this season. Switched from offense going into the season and didn’t disappoint when given playing time.
2015: Appeared in 11 games while starting in six contests … finished with 39 knockdowns and played in 406 snaps … produced a 68-percent job grade and 60-percent technique grade … recorded a season-high eight knockdowns in a personal-high 90 snaps versus Troy … notched a personal-best 81-percent job grade against ULL in 68 snaps.
2014: Played in eight games ... opened the season as a reserve offensive lineman ... saw action in four games as an offensive lineman, highlighted by earning a 63-percent job grade in 15 snaps versus Campbell ... shifted to defense late in the season following a glut of injuries to Appalachian State defensive linemen ... saw action at nose tackle in each of the final four games of the season, recording single tackles against UL Monroe and Idaho ... notched first-career sack in season finale against Idaho.
2013: Appeared in just one game versus North Carolina A&T on the Mountaineers’ field goal/PAT unit ... did not see any action on offense.
2012: Redshirted.
High School: Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com … earned all-state recognition as a senior … also received all-region recognition in 2011 and was a two-time all-conference honoree … named Forestview’s 2011 MVP and Offensive Lineman of the Year … was credited with 44 pancake blocks and graded out at 95 percent as an offensive lineman for a Forestview squad that rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2011 … also recorded 43 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two pass break-ups on defense … coached by Chris Medlin.
Personal: Full name is Howard James Collmar III ... born March 4, 1993 (22 years old) ... son of Erica and Howard Collmar ... majoring in criminal justice.
