How about some more hype around the Cincinnati Bengals drafting Cashius Howell?
The Bengals have already suggested they would have considered drafting Howell in the first round. One insider and expert had some interesting things to say about the Bengals getting Howell in the second round, too.
Need more?
Here comes the fabled “anonymous AFC scout” praising the pick while ESPN's Jeremy Fowler drops a Maxx Crosby comparison:
“But their second-round pick, edge rusher Cashius Howell, possesses one of Maxx Crosby's best attributes: his motor. Crosby is famous for going full bore while playing every snap. Howell is similar in that regard. "He doesn't have the elite bend that some of the other rushers have, but he is absolutely relentless and will play a long time in the NFL as a result," an AFC scout said.”
No doubt Howell has a massive motor and the production to go with it.
As detailed in our deep-dive on the Bengals drafting Howell, he was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year for a reason, including, but not limited to, his 11.5 sacks in 13 appearances. He was so impressive that teams like the Bengals were willing to overlook so-so measurements in areas like arm length.
Obviously, the Bengals wouldn’t complain if Howell turned out like Crosby. But right now, they’re just hoping he bolsters what could be a deep pass-rush unit with Boye Mafe, Shemar Stewart and Myles Murphy. The comparisons and other stuff can come later after he’s developed and been on the field.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Why one Bengals draft pick just earned a Maxx Crosby comparison
