Forty-Niners Draft Romello Height for Pass Rush

0:00It's April 25th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Full Ball News Powered by AI. The San Francisco 49ers grabbed Bersadal Edge Russia Ramello Height from Texas Tech with the number 70 overall pick in the third round of. The 2026 NFL Draft on April 24th. This Texas Tech standout can play defensive end, or outside linebacker, bringing some much needed depth to their front 7. They traded picks number 58 and 152 to the Cleveland Browns, to land number 70 plus number 107. Height earned all Big 12 honors in his senior year of 2025, where he posted 37 tackles, 10.5 for loss, and 9.5 sacks over 13 games. Fans and analysts see this as a solid move to spice up the pass rush, now that Robert Salah is out. USA Today gave it a B-grade, noting Height's explosive style could add spark alongside Nick Bosa and Michael Williams as they recover from torn.

1:02ACLs. Experts highlight his late bloom after transferring around 6.5 sacks over prior stops at Auburn, USC, and Georgia Tech, then exploding with 9.5 at Texas Tech, opposite David Bailey. At 6 with 3 and 240 pounds, he's 25 years old and needs to bulk up for run defense. But his motor and bend make him. Intriguing, Height joins wide receiver Dejan Stribbling from their second round pick at number 33, rounding out a smart early draft for the Niners as they build waves of pressure up front.