It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys will be in the pass rusher market again this offseason. With Jadeveon Clowney, Dante Fowler, and Sam Williams all set to hit free agency, the Cowboys need to completely revamp the unit. Free agency could be an option, but the better play might be to draft a pass rusher early.
The 2026 NFL Draft is loaded with pass-rush talent, especially in Round 1. There are several players worthy of top-12 consideration and a few others who will go shortly after that. And one of the more productive pass-rushers in the class is Cashius Howell, a transfer from Bowling Green, who was among the most dominant players in the SEC this season.