Texas A&M edge defender Cashius Howell could be a player to watch for the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

As things stand, the Bills hold the No. 26 overall pick in the first round. The team has seven total picks scattered around the board. Buffalo is missing their second-round pick (traded for D.J. Moore), but the team picks twice in the fifth round.

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If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game

Howell, is up next in our prospect previews.

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:

EDGE Cashius Howell | Texas A&M | SeniorFeb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell (DL41) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell (DL41) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Height: 6’2.5″

Weight: 253 lbs

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2025 stats (13 GP):

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31 combined tackles, 14 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 6 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles

Career Stats (26 GP):

56 combined tackles, 22,5 TFL, 15.5 sacks, 13 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles

2025 PFF grade:

PFF grade over the last three seasons:

Consensus rank

Draft stock: Round 1-2.

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