Greenfield High School has produced just one NFL player.
Skyler Gill-Howard is on track to become the second. The 2021 graduate of Greenfield was selected with the 24th pick of the sixth round of the NFL draft (205th overall) by the Detroit Lions on Saturday, April 25.
Should Gill-Howard, a defensive tackle, make the roster, he would join punter Matt Turk as the only Greenfield products to make the NFL. Turk played for six teams over the course of 16 seasons. His last year was 2011.
Skyler Gill-Howard’s draft grade: B+
USA TODAY and CBS Sports agree that Gill-Howard will good a good fit for the Lions' defensive line rotation.
Where did Skyler Gill-Howard play in college?
Gill-Howard started his career at Division II Upper Iowa then spent three seasons at Northern Illinois. He played his final season at Texas Tech.
Skyler Gill-Howard highlights
Gill-Howard’s final season was limited to six games due to an ankle injury that required surgery. When healthy, he was dominant, posting a grade of 88.6 from Pro Football Focus that would have ranked third nationally if he met the snap minimum.
Skyler Gill-Howard stats?
He made 13 tackles that included 2 ½ stops for a loss and one sack. He also recorded six quarterback hurries.
What is Skyler Gill-Howard’s height, weight?
Gill measured 6-0 5/8 and 280 pounds at the NFL combine.
How did Skyler Gill-Howard do at the NFL combine?
Gill-Howard bench pressed 225 pounds 27 times at the combine. He did no other drills.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Greenfield grad Skyler Gill-Howard selected by Detroit in NFL draft
