Romello Height

NFL Draft Profile: Romello Height

Position: EDGE | School: Texas Tech (via Auburn, USC, Georgia Tech)

Class: Redshirt Senior | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs | Archetype: Pass Rusher (Speed Rusher)

College Career Summary

Romello Height’s college career is the definition of a journey. After starting at Auburn and transferring to USC (where a shoulder injury cost him his 2022 season), he flashed major potential at Georgia Tech in 2024, most notably with a game-sealing strip-sack against Miami. Seeking a final platform to showcase his traits, he moved to Texas Tech for the 2025 season. In Lubbock, Height finally put it all together, becoming a First-Team All-Big 12 selection. He spearheaded a ferocious Red Raider pass rush, recording career highs in sacks (9.0) and tackles for loss (10.5). While his odyssey through four schools raised questions about stability, his 2025 tape proved he is a high-level "twitch" athlete who can disrupt an offense from multiple alignments.

Highlight Career Stats:

• Games Played: 49

• Total Tackles: 106

• Tackles For Loss (TFL): 26.0 (10.5 in 2025)

• Sacks: 15.5 (9.0 in 2025)

• Forced Fumbles: 4 (2 in 2025)

• PFF Stat: Credited with 69 total career pressures; 2025 saw him rank as the 4th highest-rated defensive player in the country by PFF metrics.

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
vs. Ark-Pine Bluff	0.5 Sk, 2 QBH	B	Controlled the edge; efficient in limited snaps.
vs. Kent State	1.0 Sk, 2 QBH	B+	Dominant first-step quickness against a lower-tier line.
vs. Oregon State	1.0 Sk, 4 Tkl	A-	Star impact; lived in the backfield all afternoon.
@ Utah	1 Solo Tkl	C+	Worst Game. Neutralized by Utah's physical ground game.
@ Houston	1 QBH	B-	Constant pressure but struggled to finish at the QB.
vs. Kansas	2.0 Sk, 6 Tkl	A+	Season Best. Two sacks; proved he can anchor vs the run.
@ Arizona State	0.5 Sk, 1 FF	A-	Clutch forced fumble that flipped field position.
vs. Oklahoma St.	2 QBH, 1 Tkl	B	Solid containment; consistently flushed the QB.
@ Kansas State	1.0 Sk, 1 FF	A	Competitor. High-effort sack/strip late in the game.
vs. BYU	1 PD, 4 Tkl	B+	Used his length to bat down a key 3rd down pass.
vs. UCF	1.0 Sk, 4 Tkl	A-	Relentless Pursuit; tracked down a mobile QB.
@ West Virginia	2.0 Sk, 2 TFL	A	Total backfield erasure; used elite Acceleration.
Big 12 Champ (BYU)	1 FR, 0.5 TFL	A-	Mental Toughness. Recovered a fumble in a title win.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• Elite First-Step Quickness: Height possesses a "lightning" get-off. His Acceleration allows him to cross the tackle's face before they can set their anchor.

• Positional Versatility: He is a true chess piece. Texas Tech moved him from a stand-up 3-4 OLB to an A-gap blitzer, making him a nightmare for offensive coordinators to account for.

• Pass Rush Tool Bag: Unlike many "traits" rushers, he has developed a refined inside counter and a savvy "ghost" move.

• Sideline-to-Sideline Pursuit: His Speed and motor are evident when chasing plays down from the backside.

Weaknesses

• Lack of Bulk: At 240 lbs, he is undersized for a traditional 4-3 DE. He can be "washed out" in the run game by heavy double-teams.

• Hand Usage in Run Support: While he has the Strength to shock blockers, he can struggle to disengage once a 310lb tackle gets into his chest.

• Injury History: The 2022 shoulder surgery is a major medical checkpoint. Teams will need to be confident his frame can hold up over a 17-game NFL schedule.

• Draft Age: As a 25-year-old rookie, he has less "developmental runway" than younger prospects.

Scheme Fit: Ideal 3-4 Outside Linebacker or a Designated Pass Rusher (DPR) in a Wide-9 4-3 scheme.

NFL Comparison: Uchenna Nwosu / Nik Bonitto

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 17/20 | Physical Tools: 16/20 | Attributes: 18/20 | Athleticism: 19/20 | IQ: 17/20

Final Grade: 87/100

Romello Height is one of the most explosive "pure" pass rushers in the 2026 class. His 2025 tape at Texas Tech erased any doubt about his ability to be a lead dog on a top-tier defense. While he will always be a "size outlier" who struggles against the power-run game, his ability to win on 3rd-and-long is worth a high investment. His high-end PFF metrics and First-Team All-Big 12 honors suggest a player whose best football is ahead of him, even if he is an older prospect. If he tests well at the combine (expecting a sub-4.6 forty), he will be a priority target for teams needing a spark in their edge rotation.

Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round