4. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M, 6-2, 248
Howell has the bend, burst and speed combination that's tough for offensive tackles to deal with on the edge. He might not have the size and length NFL teams ideally look for, but there's no denying Howell's production of 25.0 sacks and 33.0 tackles for loss over the last three seasons.
5. Akheem Mesidor, Miami, 6-3, 265
Mesidor has the pass-rush tool bag and relentless motor NFL teams will love when they sit down and study the tape. He should be a plus player at the position against the run too. He's coming off a 12.5 sack season in 2025 with 17.5 tackles for loss.
Combine sleeper to watch: Keldric Faulk, Auburn, 6-6, 285
Faulk could easily find his way into the top five at the position with a good Combine performance. He's got ideal length and came in at No. 9 on Bruce Feldman's 2025 Freaks List after squatting 700 pounds last offseason and bench pressing 415 pounds. The big question for teams is deciphering why the crazy athleticism and length didn't equate to more production (10.0 sacks in three seasons at Auburn).