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Skyler Gill-Howard

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Skyler Gill-Howard came into the league as a 6th-round selection (205th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Texas Tech. Now with DET, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'0", 280#

College

Texas Tech

Draft

Rd 6, 205th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
43.9

43th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3+0.01
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.82
Availability×0.1+0.92

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET43.95

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Skyler Gill-Howard has played in 5 regular-season games, all with DET.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—41.2
Week 2BUF—40.1
Week 3NYJ—48.4
Week 4CAR—39.9
Week 5ARI—46.8

Skyler Gill-Howard — common questions

What position does Skyler Gill-Howard play?
Skyler Gill-Howard is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Skyler Gill-Howard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Skyler Gill-Howard has played for DET (2026).
Where did Skyler Gill-Howard go to college?
Skyler Gill-Howard played college football at Texas Tech.
When was Skyler Gill-Howard drafted?
Skyler Gill-Howard was selected in round 6, 205th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Skyler Gill-Howard scored?
Skyler Gill-Howard has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Skyler Gill-Howard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Skyler Gill-Howard rated 43.9 for 2026, the 43rd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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