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New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Cashius Howell, EDGE
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 248 lbs
- Class: RS-Senior
- School: Texas A&M
- STATS
An underweight former three-star recruit out of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was 30th ranked in his state and the 207th ranked athlete during the 2021 recruiting cycle. Howell initially attended Bowling Green University, where he played three seasons. He shined in his third season, earning 44 pressures.
Howell entered the transfer portal after the 2023 season and took his talents to Texas A&M for his final two collegiate years. He was a four-star recruit in the transfer portal – the 8th ranked EDGE and the 60th overall player.
Howell is high energy and he recorded 75 pressures over his two seasons as an Aggie, along with 51 hurries and 43 STOPs. Pro Football Focus had him with a 90+ pass rushing grade in each of his last three seasons.
He was a Unanimous All-American in 2025 and was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year – domination! He was also Third Team All-MAC in 2023. Howell will be in attendance at the Senior Bowl.
Strengths
- Shorter build with exceptional burst off the LOS
- Very good athlete with excellent get-off and lateral agility
- Very explosive player with excellent closing burst
- Sifts through tight quarters smoothly – good twitch
- Excellent ability to win high side
- Very good bend at the top of the arc
- Has an array of pass rushing moves in his arsenal
- Violent cross-chop w/ inside spin moves + an ability to convert speed to power
- Controlled spin moves and excellent footwork with his counters
- Most dangerous move is high-side rush w/ rip
- Threatens high side enough to work his secondary/tertiary moves
- Can sink the inside shoulder fluidly w/ elite cornering ability
- Physical at the point of attack with good overall play strength
- His strength his maximized when moving forward and hunting
- Solid at setting the edge, although technique can improve to mask size concern
- Does well against tight ends in the run game – physically separates and finds football
- Quick to find the correct path on the backside to make tackles
- Has an excellent nose for the football
- Good tackler with very good pursuit ability
- High football IQ – understands angles with excellent reactive quickness
- Knows when to get his mitts in the air to bat passes down
- Can drop into coverage – won’t be lost
- Versatile and can be aligned across the front
Weaknesses
- Is shorter than most EDGE rushers
- Frame is lean
- Arm length will be a major discussion point
- Athletic ability is more conducive to going forward rather than backward
- Has counter moves but could be more efficient getting to them effectively
- Not a liability as a run defender but it’s a work in progress
- Technique/positioning can improve as run defender vs. tackles
- Runs himself out of his run responsibility too frequently
- Not the most natural in coverage but can do it
- Is an older prospect
- Wears his emotions on his sleeves – can toe the line of drawing a whistle
Summary
Cashius Howell is a dangerous speed rusher who threatens the arc with his quickness, while possessing an impressive pass rushing foundation with multiple counter moves, albeit he can learn to employ them a bit more effectively.
He’s an explosive, fluid, mover that can bend and win with finesse, but can also convert speed-to-power and be an absolute menace for opposing offenses. His pass rushing arsenal was scary and effective in college, but there’s more meat on the bone when it comes to refining his usage and employing the moves, which makes him even more enticing of a prospect.
Howell’s high processing shows up in multiple phases of the game; he routinely gets his hands in the air to obstruct the quarterback, while also doing a good job executing the appropriate angles to search and destroy. Howell is a solid overall run defender who did well against tight ends and college tackles.
There are reasonable questions about his ability to consistently anchor against NFL-caliber tackles, but his strength at the point of attack is generally sufficient and not a major concern.
That said, improved technique and positioning against the run would benefit him at the next level. While his ability to defend the run isn’t in doubt, the ultimate ceiling of his run defense may be limited, due to size and length concerns.
Reports are surfaced that Howell’s arms are only 30ish inches long. If that’s the case, he will slide on draft day and that is a reasonable concern. Still, the talent and ability is evident and his measurements at the Senior Bowl and Combine will be crucial for Howell.
Overall, Howell is already a very good pass rusher with developmental upside and plenty of moves to keep tackles guessing. He shouldn’t wait long to hear his name called when the NFL draft rolls around.
GRADE: 6.61
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AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against genetic testing company 23andMe stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information, including some genetic ancestry data, of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
Paxton’s office said the settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states. But because of limited funds in 23andMe’s bankruptcy estate and competing claims, the states’ recovery will be $18 million paid immediately, with Texas receiving $1,266,860.
23andMe disclosed in October 2023 that attackers had accessed accounts affecting 6.9 million consumers. Some of the information was later posted for sale on the dark web, according to Paxton’s office, which said the company learned of the breach months after the data became publicly available. The office said 23andMe initially denied a breach and later blamed consumers’ account settings and password practices.
Paxton joined a multistate investigation that concluded 23andMe used unreasonable security practices and failed to implement adequate safeguards against hacking, the office said.
23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2025. Paxton’s office said the settlement incorporates privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including enhanced security standards, comprehensive risk assessments and creation of an independent advisory board, along with enforcement of state privacy laws and continued consumer data deletion rights.
“Companies that collect and profit from Texans’ most personal information have a legal duty to protect it,” Paxton said in a statement.
The company also agreed to a $46.75 million class-action settlement in the bankruptcy case for affected U.S. consumers who submitted claims by Feb. 17, 2026, Paxton’s office said.
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The Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with more expectations than any team has had to deal with in recent memory.
Many among the media were ready to crown the team and quarterback Arch Manning before they even played one game. Of course, those unrealistic expectations were never met, even though the team finished with a 10-3 record and a Citrus Bowl win over the Michigan Wolverines.
2026 is heading in the same direction for the Longhorns. Many believe head coach Steve Sarkisian has the most talented team in the country. But in order to fix the issues from this past season, the Longhorns needed to fix one issue that has cost them in the past.
Changing The Narrative
One of the biggest issues the Longhorns had last season was the play of the offensive line. It was apparent in the first game of the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes that Manning didn’t have the pocket time needed to make big plays.
This offseason, Coach Sarkisian went out and found two massive transfer portal additions that should completely change the narrative on this offensive line.
It starts with potential starting right tackle Melvin Siani. Siani has spent time with the Temple Owls and last season with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
The Longhorns are set at left tackle with Trevor Goosby, who could play himself into being a top 10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. If the team can get competent play from Siani, the offense will be able to open up the playbook, and the world may finally see Manning at his college peak.
The Longhorns also went out and found a potential fix at left guard for the 2026 season. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers transfer Laurence Seymore could be another strong patch for the holes in the offensive line.
After spending the first two seasons of his college career with the Miami Hurricanes, Seymore made stops with the Akron Zips and the Hilltoppers.
Of course, the one concern with Seymore is wondering if he can compete at the SEC level coming from the C-USA.
This season for the Longhorns starts and stops with the play of Manning. Coach Sarkisian and the rest of this coaching staff understood that protecting their quarterback was the most important goal when building the 2026 roster.
The Longhorns are going to be leaning on veteran talent to protect their quarterback, and it may very well be the best decision they made this offseason.
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