Romello Height
Career Summary
Romello Height is a Georgia-born edge defender who played at four colleges before San Francisco selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Romello Height completed a six-season college journey through Auburn, USC, Georgia Tech, and Texas Tech. The San Francisco 49ers selected him with the 70th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Height is from Dublin, Georgia.
Height grew up in Dublin, Georgia, where he attended Dublin High School.
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College Career
Height recorded 111 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 16.5 sacks across six college seasons.
Height played at Auburn, USC, Georgia Tech, and Texas Tech during a six-season college career. In his 2025 Texas Tech season, he recorded 10 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss while earning first-team All-Big 12 honors.
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Path to the NFL
A breakout Texas Tech season and strong combine workout led Height to the third round.
Height's final Texas Tech season established him as a draft prospect. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.64-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 39-inch vertical jump.
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NFL Career
San Francisco selected Height 70th overall in the third round and signed him to a four-year contract.
The 49ers selected Height in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 70th overall pick. The club later announced a four-year contract for the rookie defensive lineman.
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Career Accomplishments
Height's 2025 honors included first-team All-Big 12 and Pro Football Focus All-Big 12 recognition.
Height earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and a place on the Pro Football Focus All-Big 12 Team in 2025. He also received a Panini Senior Bowl invitation.
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Playing Style
The 49ers highlighted Height's energy, long strides, and effective spin move as edge-rushing traits.
San Francisco described Height as a high-energy edge rusher with long strides and an effective spin move. General manager John Lynch cited his effort, tenacity, and relentlessness.
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32514, 00-0041556, 4/13/2001, Romello Height, Romello, Height
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