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Skyler Gill-Howard
DLR4-7 Projection

Skyler Gill-Howard

Texas Tech · Big 12 ·
#231
Overall Rank
#22
Pos Rank
59
Composite
5.61
RAS
Height
6'0 5/8"
Weight
280 lbs
40-yd Dash
Vertical
Broad Jump
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Pass RushRun DefensePowerTechniqueMotorAthleticism
Percentile Rankings
Pass Rush
64GOOD
Run Defense
67GOOD
Power
69GOOD
Technique
59AVG
Motor
62GOOD
Athleticism
56AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
59
Floor Grade
51
Executive Summary

Skyler Gill-Howard projects as a potential Day 3 starter or rotational defensive lineman who offers positional flexibility and high-effort consistency. His film shows a two-gapped defender with adequate length and functional strength rather than elite athleticism, making him best suited for traditional 4-3 or odd-front schemes. Teams seeking depth at defensive tackle with reliable gap discipline and limited upside will find value in the 4–7 range, though his ceiling as a featured pass-rusher appears capped.

⚠ Risk Factors

His composite 59 grade reflects measurable athleticism concerns—likely limited edge-pass-rush upside and lateral quickness that may not translate against mobile offenses. Competition level at Texas Tech and modest film consistency raise questions about whether production will sustain in the NFL, particularly if asked to operate outside a base defensive alignment or in sub-package roles where versatility is demanded.

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