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9:39JP Acosta Breaks Down 2026's Instant Impact Rookies
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1:10Instant Impact: Lions' DT Skyler Gill-Howard
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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Skyler Gill-Howard is a relentless defensive lineman who has climbed from the Division II level to a starting role in the Big 12. Despite being undersized for the interior, he plays with incredible energy and leverages his wrestling background to overpower larger blockers. A former walk-on turned team leader, he combines violent hand technique with sideline-to-sideline speed to disrupt both the run and the pass.
About
- Career: Transitioned from LB to DT at NIU
- Career: Began at Division II Upper Iowa (2021); Northern Illinois (2022–24)
Strengths
- Explosive first step with an array of pass-rush moves.
- Elite hand violence and strength to shed interior blockers quickly.
- High-motor athlete with sideline-to-sideline range.
Weaknesses
- Lacks prototypical height and weight for an interior defender.
- Coming off a significant, season-ending ankle injury that required surgery.
- Can struggle with consistency in high-volume snap counts due to size.
Combine Data
- Bench press: 27 reps
Top Skyler Gill-Howard News
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Lions' Skyler Gill-Howard: Finds home in Detroit
The Lions selected Gill-Howard in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 205th overall
Gill-Howard doesn't boast a lengthy resume, playing three seasons at Northern Illinois (only one start) before transferring to Texas Tech in 2025, where he started the first six games before an ankle injury prematurely ended his campaign. Gill-Howard's measurables (6-foot-1, 280 pounds), arm length and hand size are underwhelming for his position, but he's athletic for his frame and has developed an array of rushing moves. He's also willing to be physical in the running game. He'll slot in as a depth option for the Lions and will aim to overcome his size limitations at the next level.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 280 lbs |
| Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI |
| Age: 23 |