Cashius Howell: From Local Kid to NFL Star

0:00Cash's Howell, a rockhurst high school standout, just got drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals as the 41st overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night. This defensive end turned heads as an all-American at Texas A&M and Snag Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year honors last season. His path to the pros wasn't straight. His senior year rockhurst hit during the COVID pandemic. And he spent three years grinding at bowling green before transferring to Texas A&M for. That breakout senior campaign full of peaks and valleys. Family and friends packed the house to celebrate, with his aunt calling it the payoff of dream she's watched since he was a kid. His mom, his biggest cheerleader from age three, when he'd run the wrong way on the field, says he's earned every bit through pure heart and hustle. Now with the Bengals, Howell's locked in on the next level. He's pumped to hit Cincinnati and chased that Super Bowl ring. From local kids NFL bound, Howell's story shows the grind pays off keep watching what

1:01he brings to the Bengals's defense. Kansas News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.