dailyloe.com – The Dallas Cowboys may target Texas Tech defensive end Romello Height as a Day 2 edge prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to a scouting report by Mike Poland of Blogging The Boys, Height has a notable college career spanning multiple programs. He stands 6’3″ and weighs 239 pounds.
Height began his college career at Auburn in 2020. He appeared in one game with no recorded tackles during a developmental and COVID-eligibility year. In 2021, he became a rotational edge defender at Auburn, finishing with 19 tackles and three tackles for loss in nine games.
In 2022, Height transferred to USC. He won the starting rush-end job out of camp and started the first two games. He then suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, recording no stats for the season.
In his fourth year, Height remained at USC and returned from injury. He had his first real pass-rush production season, registering 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks in 12 games. His best game came against Arizona State with five tackles and two sacks.
For his fifth year in 2024, Height transferred to Georgia Tech. He started all 12 games and logged 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. Standout moments included his debut versus Florida State in Dublin, Ireland, and a 1.5-sack game versus Virginia Tech.
Height moved to Texas Tech for his final season. This became the breakout season that turned him into a real NFL edge name. He started all 14 games and finished with 38 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors.
His 62 pressures was seventh-most nationally. He had two games where he registered two sacks on the day. In 2025, he played 598 defensive snaps, recording 38 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 62 total pressures, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, seven missed tackles, and zero penalties.
Snap distribution shows Height played 97% of snaps at outside linebacker, 2% in the box, and 1% at B-gap. He earned a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team award. His overall scorecard rating is 79.0, with speed at 91, acceleration at 82, agility at 82, strength at 66, tackling at 70, run defense at 69, pass rush at 93, coverage at 90, and discipline at 94.
Scouting positives include explosive get-off and first step, high-end burst and bend around the arc, deep pass-rush bag with multiple moves and counters, and advanced hand usage. The report notes Height as a potential Day 2 edge prospect who could tempt the Cowboys.
