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Cashius Howell
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Cashius Howell

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Cashius Howell

NFL defensive end. Position: DE. Team: Cincinnati Bengals.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Defensive End (DE)
  • Team: Cincinnati Bengals
  • College: Texas A&M
  • Draft Status: 2nd round, 2026 NFL Draft

2026 Outlook

Howell was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Bengals as a pass-rush prospect. The team praised his skill set, with Bengals assistant GM Mike Potts calling his "arsenal of rush tools and the moves that he has" second-to-none in the draft class. Howell is expected to contribute immediately to Cincinnati's beefed-up defensive line, where he'll benefit from additional interior line depth taking up space. His ability to develop as a pass rusher will determine whether he becomes a fixture in the Bengals' defensive rotation (per Bengals say Cashius Howell's arsenal was "second-to-none in this draft class" - Yahoo Sports). Has short arms similar to other defensive line rookie outliers in the class, but has a better path to playing time than some peers drafted higher (per 2026 IDP Best Ball Rookie ADP: Where Defensive Rookies Are Going in Drafts).

Howell posted 11.5 sacks in 2025 at Texas A&M, pairing that production with elite athleticism—bend and quickness combined with a "wicked spin move." Cincinnati hasn't ranked in the top half of the league for sack production since 2021, making Howell a position-of-need addition who could see the field quickly and put up impressive numbers right away (per 5 Mid-Round NFL Rookies Who Could Achieve Stardom In 2026).

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Secondary pass rush prospect for the Bengals' defensive line.

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