Former Texas A&M star Cashius Howell runs impressive 40-yard dash at NFL combine
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Cashius Howell’s week in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Combine is seemingly going well.
Howell and other edge rushers ran the 40-yard dash on Thursday in Indy. Howell’s first run was a speedy 4.6 seconds, which was good for the fourth-fastest time among players at his position.
Here’s a clip of Howell’s first run:
The NFL scouting combine will continue through the weekend with players from various positions set to participate in a variety of drills and tests. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers are scheduled to run the 40-yard dash on Saturday.
Over on Kalshi, fans can predict what the fastest 40-yard dash time will be this year. Here’s a look at current market prices for the fastest 40-yard dash (across all positions):
Howell is a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to begin on April 23. Running a fast 40-yard dash time will certainly help his draft stock after a very productive final season in College Station. Howell led the Aggies with 14.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks in 2025.
As for Texas A&M, the program is scheduled to begin spring practice in preparation for the 2026 season on March 20.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
