Cashius Howell Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Cashius Howell | Edge Defender | Texas A&M
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 253 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: 5-Tech / Wide 9 / Edge

Explosive edge defender with strong first-step quickness, disruptive penetration ability, and high-energy play style. Howell wins with burst, closing speed, and effort, projecting as a rotational pass rusher with ascending upside.

Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational edge defender capable of contributing in pass rush packages.
Structural Effect:
Adds speed, energy, and disruption to the defensive front.
Problem Solved:
Provides an edge presence capable of generating pressure and chasing plays from the backside.
Long-Term Value:
Projects as a rotational edge defender with pass rush development upside.

Rare Breed Grade™: 8.54
Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)
Peak Projection™: Rotational Pass Rush Specialist
Stability Projection™: Sub-Package Contributor
Development Curve™: Ascending Pass Rusher

Physical Traits
Size / Mass: 8.50
Length: 8.50
Get-Off Explosion: 9.00
Bend / Cornering: 8.75

Composite Physical: 8.69

Explosive athlete with elite get-off and improved bend to generate pressure.

Functional Traits
Closing Speed: 8.70
Power Conversion: 8.50
Pass Rush Plan: 8.50
Counter Moves: 8.50
Run Defense: 8.00
Block Deconstruction: 8.10

Composite Functional: 8.38

Active pass rusher with improved pass rush sequencing and strong closing ability.

Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.80
Physical Temperament: 8.60
Finish Ability: 8.60

Composite DNA: 8.67

High-effort defender who consistently plays with energy and urgency.

Value & NFL Translation
3-Down Projection: 8.20
Alignment Flexibility: 8.40

Composite Value: 8.30

Versatile edge defender with value across sub-packages and multiple fronts.

Overall Evaluation
Cashius Howell projects as an explosive, high-motor edge defender capable of generating pressure through burst and effort. His improved pass rush plan and counter ability enhance his ability to consistently affect the pocket, while continued development against the run will determine his full-time role.
System Elevator™ edge defender with rotational value and ascending pass rush upside.