Cashius Howell leads rookies with 11 pressures

Bailey is next at 10, with two tied at seven.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Most pressures among rookies this season Cashius Howell 11 David Bailey 10 Gabe Jacas Via @PFF on X

What happened: Cashius Howell sits atop the rookie pressure list this season with 11, one ahead of David Bailey's 10. Gabe Jacas and Skyler Gill-Howard are tied for third with seven, while Aaron Hall and Akheem Mesidor each have six.

Why it matters: Cincinnati drafted Howell 41st overall to add edge heat, and the early return is there. Bailey's 10 pressures build on the fast start by David Bailey, who led all rookies in pressures through two weeks, while Gill-Howard's seven stand out from the No. 205 pick.

By the numbers: The gap from first to sixth is five pressures, with Howell (11) and Bailey (10) separating from the pack before a drop to seven. Draft context among the top six underscores the mix of investment and surprise: Bailey was selected No. 2 overall, Mesidor No. 22, Howell No. 41, Jacas No. 55 and Gill-Howard No. 205.

What to watch: The next few weeks will show whether Howell can hold the lead once offenses adjust. Bailey is one pressure back, and a cluster remains within striking distance behind them.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-01T19:48:38.218031+00:00

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