CIN 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).
Role / Depth Chart
Secondary pass rush prospect for the Bengals' defensive line.
Recent News
- 2026-03-30 — Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects (Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects)
- 2026-04-13 — Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects) (Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects))
- 2026-05-13 — Ravens’ Five Most Anticipated Matchups of 2026 (Ravens’ Five Most Anticipated Matchups of 2026)
- 2026-03-09 — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Ahead of Free Agency: Four Ohio State Players Go Top 10 (2026 NFL Mock Draft Ahead of Free Agency: Four Ohio State Players Go Top 10)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
- 2026-04-16 — NFL Draft Preview: Patriots To Explore Pass Rush Possibilities (NFL Draft Preview: Patriots To Explore Pass Rush Possibilities)
- 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
- 2026-04-23 — Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects (Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects)
- 2026-04-24 — DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft (DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-06-08 — 2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades (2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades)