The 2026 NFL Draft will be a great event for teams to start building for their future. Here is the Romello Height NFL Draft Profile.
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Position: Edge Rusher
School: Texas Tech
Size: 6-foot-2 3/4, 239 pounds
Class: Senior
2025 stats: 38 total tackles, 11. 5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 1 pass defended, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
Height was a four-star recruit in the class of 2020 who signed with Auburn out of Georgia. He didn’t play much over two seasons with the Tigers, registering 19 total tackles and three tackles for loss. For the next two seasons, he played for USC. In 2023, he totaled 20 tackles, six tackles for loss and four sacks. He then transferred to Georgia Tech for 2024, tallying 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He helped them win seven games before transferring to Texas Tech. With the Red Raiders, Height had 38 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He led the Red Raiders to 12 wins and a CFP appearance.
Following the season, Height has been preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a mid-round pick.
Height has great athleticism to play on the edge in the NFL. He has a quick first step with great burst at the snap of the ball. Height turns that into good speed. He can change direction pretty well and also has good flexibility. Height is an athletic mismatch on the edge.
His pass rush is way further ahead of his run defense right now. Height has the quickness and flexibility to bend around the edge frequently. While he needs a better plan on some downs and more moves, Height has the natural talent and athleticism to generate pressure a lot.
He plays really hard, specifically when he is rushing the passer. Height has a good pass-rush motor. If his initial rush is stopped, he keeps working hard to get after the quarterback. A lot of his production comes from his relentless effort to get to the quarterback. He also shows good effort in pursuit of ball carriers.
Height is undersized to play on the edge. He measured in at under 6-foot-3 and 239 pounds, making him one of the smallest edge rushers in the class. Height might find it hard to add strength to his frame. He has ok length that measures in at over 32 inches, but lacks the strength of a full-time edge rusher. Height may end up being a rotational rusher at the next level.
His run defense is below average for the position. Added play strength can help him shed, but so too will better technique to help him shed. Height can get moved out of the way and won’t make many plays on ball carriers. He shows nice pursuit when he does get free, but it doesn’t always make up for his ability to get off blocks.
He could have better field awareness. Height has trouble finding the football at times, which also limits his run defense. He can be fooled by misdirection and play action as well. He plays hard, but could see the field more clearly.
Projected Draft Range: Third Round Pick-Fifth Round Pick
Draft Grade: Third Round Pick
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