Cashius Howell: Jets' Edge Rusher Target

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. New York Jets fans keep an eye on Texas A&M edge defender Cassius Howe as a prime target for the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6'2.5 inch 253 pound senior brings serious past-rest juice with draft buzz putting him in the first or second round. The Jets sit pretty with 9 picks, including two first rounders at number 2 and number 16, plus seconds at number 33. 44. General manager Darren Mugi has options galore to rebuild that defense. Howe's got that relentless motor and play strength that lights up scouts, especially his sack production. But shorter arms and edge-setting issues might drop him a peg. Still, his impact could transform the Jets front. In 13 games last year, he racked up 31 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, six passes

1:00defended, and two forced. Fumbles. Career-wise, it's 56 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks over 26 games. His PFF grade hit 81.2 in 2025, averaging 81.4 the last three years. Dude's consistent fire. As the draft nears, Howe's stock keeps climbing for teams like the Jets needing edge heat.