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1:022026 NFL Draft Grades: Bengals Select Cashius Howell No. 41
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1:05Mike Renner's Top Five Edge Rushers In The NFL Draft: No. 5, Cashius Howell
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Bryce Huff
Summary
Cashius Howell is a relentless edge rusher who compensates for his relatively short arms with an “11 out of 10” motor. He’s a high-energy defender who uses a powerful bull rush to force offensive tackles into the quarterback’s lap. He’s also surprisingly versatile, showing the athletic ability to drop into coverage and match running backs or tight ends in space when needed.
About
- 2025: Unanimous All-American (11th in Texas A&M history); SEC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2025 (vs. Utah State): Sack on three consecutive plays
Strengths
- Features a dangerous inside spin move and effective bull rush.
- Capably defends slot receivers and running backs in man coverage.
- Plays with elite effort and urgency from snap to whistle.
Weaknesses
- Verified sub-30-inch arms, creating a historical outlier profile for the position.
- Lacks elite bend, occasionally causing him to overshoot the quarterback.
- Can struggle to shed blocks if offensive linemen latch on early.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches
Top Cashius Howell News
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Bengals' Cashius Howell: Heading to Cincinnati
The Bengals selected Howell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 41st overall.
Howell spent the last two seasons of his five-year college career with Texas A&M. He broke out in his senior year in 2025, when he was a Unanimous All-American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year after posting 31 tackles, including an SEC-leading 11.0 sacks, one forced fumble and six pass defenses across 13 games. Howell served as a boundary edge rusher with the Aggies, and while his shorter reach could be a concern at the NFL level, he has the quick initial burst to give opposing tackles plenty of trouble and the versatility to drop into coverage to mask blitz pressure. Howell will join a new-look Bengals defensive front that includes Super Bowl LX champion Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy, Jonathan Allen and the recently acquired Dexter Lawrence.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 255 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kansas City, MO |
| Age: 23 |