Saxton Howard is a wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats who hails from Lexington, Kentucky, and attended Lexington Christian Academy. At 6'0" and 177 pounds, Howard played multiple positions in high school, including quarterback, running back, and kick returner. As a senior, he rushed for nearly 1,000 yards with 19 touchdowns and threw for 1,411 yards with 14 passing touchdowns. He averaged 10.8 yards per rush and 13.4 yards per reception during his prep career. Howard earned 2024 District Player of the Year honors and First-Team 2A All-State selection. He joined Kentucky as a freshman in 2025 and made the Dean's List in fall of that year.