Lions Gamble on Defensive Tackle Gill-Howard

0:00It's April 26th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. The Detroit lines double down on their defensive line in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Skylar Gill Howard, a defensive. Tackle from Texas Tech, with a 205th overall pick. This 23-year-old brings them intriguing upside, but his medical history raises flags, clocking in at a concern level of 4 out of 10. Wives Why is the among the Lions' late-round selections? That scores stems from left ankle surgery in October 2025 that shut him down after just six games last season, though he played most. Games the two prior years, sitting out only a bowl game due to a transfer. Reports hinted he might have returned late that year, pointing to a not-too-severe issue, possibly a fibula fracture from a leg whip or a high ankle. Spraying fixed with tight-rope surgery, neither spells long-term trouble, like we saw with Christian Mahogany bouncing back in seven weeks.

1:01His age bumps the worry a bit for a late pick, but with 6.5 sacks in a standout interception on his tape, the Lions are betting on trench. Warfare potential that could pay off big if he stays healthy.