Cashius Howell has had a massive breakout season for the Texas A&M Aggies, recording 11.5 sacks so far this year as the main pass-rushing force on the nation's best defense at getting to the quarterback. For that achievement, he's being recognized in a huge way across the sport, and his name is shooting up draft boards.
Howell was named yesterday as one of four finalists for the Bronko Nagurski award, presented annually to the nation's best defensive player by the Football Writers' Association of America (FWAA) and is one of the most prestigious awards in the sport.