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Meet the Rising Star Who Could Be the Cowboys’ Next Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys’ stealth target for replacing Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys are widely expected to dedicate one of their 2026 first-round picks to shore up their pass rush next spring. And fortunately for them, the upcoming draft is rich with EDGE prospects of various styles.

But what Dallas really needs is someone who can win off the edge with speed and burst. While Donovan Ezeiruaku remains a hopeful candidate to fill that role, they need yet another high-octane threat. One name in the 2026 NFL Draft is quietly emerging as a perfect fit for the role.

Meet Cashius Howell — the ideal first-round pick for Dallas

In a recent mock draft by Rob Rang at Fox Sports, Howell is projected to be selected by the Cowboys at No. 15 overall. Here’s why Rang believes Howell could be the answer in Dallas:

"No individual rusher in this class is going to make the Cowboys forget about Micah Parsons (or DeMarcus Lawrence for that matter), but scouts in Dallas won’t have to venture far to find quality defenders capable of helping turn around the league’s leakiest defense. Howell flashed at Bowling Green, and while serving as an oft-used and versatile backup for Texas A&M a year ago. But the passionate defender has emerged as a verifiable star for the Aggies this season, leading the SEC with 9.5 sacks through eight games."

There’s a lot to like about Howell: multiple seasons of production, a lightning-fast first step, and a knack for bending the edge. His lack of prototypical size — notably short arm length, measured under 31″ during spring workouts — is noted as a weakness.

But here’s the kicker: some of the best pass rushers in the NFL have operated with below-average arm length, yet excelled via quickness and bend (think of names like Von Miller). Howell’s game already draws comparisons to Miller thanks to his ability to turn the corner.

The Cowboys will leave no stone unturned in search of edge help—and Howell is shaping into a strong target for Round 1. His size may preclude a Top 10 slot, but that could play right into Dallas’s hands come next April. Keep an eye on him the rest of the college season: he may not be Von Miller yet, but his production and tape make him hard to ignore.

Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
BUFFALO, NY – December 11, 2025 A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed in Erie County Court that has all of Western New York talking. Ashley, the 24-year-old face of the Buffalo Jills and widely regarded as the squad’s most popular and recognizable cheerleader, has officially sued a current Buffalo Bills player for what her legal team calls “persistent and unwanted sexual harassment through aggressive flirting” – even though the player is married with a young child. Court documents obtained today name 27-year-old Shane Buechele – the Bills’ third-string QB who married his high-school sweetheart Reiley in 2022 and has a 2-year-old son – as the defendant. What the lawsuit alleges: Since the start of the 2025 season, Buechele allegedly began sending Ashley private Instagram messages after every home game, complimenting her looks and performances with increasingly suggestive language. Multiple late-night phone calls (some as late as 2-3 a.m.) in which Buechele allegedly complained about his lack of playing time, “just wanted to hear her voice,” and invited her for private coffee meet-ups. Unsolicited shirtless and suggestive photos sent directly to Ashley’s phone. Repeatedly showing up “by coincidence” at community and charity events Ashley was scheduled to attend, creating unwanted one-on-one encounters. In the filing, Ashley states: “I made it crystal clear on multiple occasions that I only wanted a professional relationship and was focused on my career. He completely ignored my boundaries. The middle-of-the-night calls left me terrified and suffering from severe insomnia. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health.” Immediate fallout: The Buffalo Bills have suspended Shane Buechele indefinitely without pay pending an internal investigation. Reiley Buechele has locked all of her social media accounts and has made no public statement. Ashley’s attorney says they will seek damages “well into seven figures” and hope the case sets a precedent for better protection of NFL cheerleaders league-wide. The NFL has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and may impose additional discipline. One Bills Mafia is completely split: #TeamAshley supporters are demanding Buechele be cut immediately: “Married with a kid and still doing this? Disgusting.” Others are calling it an overreaction: “Flirty DMs and compliments? This feels like a money grab or a PR stunt.” The case is still in its earliest stages, with an initial court appearance expected in early 2026. What do YOU think – is this legitimate workplace harassment, or is the cheerleader blowing things out of proportion? Drop your take in the comments and turn on notifications – this story is only getting hotter!