Amid a historic year for Texas A&M (11-1, 7-1 SEC), the Aggies are headed to the College Football Playoff as the 7-seed, set to host No. 10 Miami (FL) (10-2) on Saturday, December 20, inside what should be a sold-out Kyle Field. In just his second season at the helm, head coach Mike Elko has achieved several goals after signing his six-year extension late last month.
Texas A&M’s roster is filled with veteran talent on both sides, including senior edge Cashius Howell, who finished with an SEC-high 11.5 sacks after transferring from Bowling Green less than two years ago, and is now considered a potential first-round NFL Draft selection, which is an incredible story for those of us who have followed his journey since making his way to College Station last offseason.
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Howell’s athleticism and increased strength after working with S&C Tommy Moffitt this offseason are the primary reasons for his sack production and overpowering offensive tackles. At the same time, his pass-rush arsenal has also been enhanced.
However, draft analysts aren’t fans of his projected 30-inch arm length. Outside of one lagging attribute, Cashius Howell is one of the best prospects in the draft, and Pro Football Focus agrees. In PFF analyst Trevor Sikkema’s latest NFL mock draft, Howell is predicted to land with the Washington Commanders at No. 6 overall, right below Miami edge Rueben Bain, who the Aggies will face next weekend.
Through 12 games this season, Howell finished with an 80 defense grade, 71.7 run defense grade, and a prolific 90.4 pass rush grade per PFF.
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