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Skyler Gill-Howard: From Injury to NFL Draft Aspirations

2/18/2026

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Skyler Gill-Howard is a defensive lineman at Northern Illinois University who earned All-MAC honors and Burlsworth Trophy nomination.
Gill-Howard gained attention after transferring to Texas Tech, highlighting his speed and versatility.
He faced a season-ending injury and recruitment was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet he trained at Upper Iowa before walking on at NIU.
Gill-Howard emphasizes setting personal standards over external expectations as he prepares for the NFL Draft.

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Skyler Gill-Howard is a defensive lineman at Northern Illinois University who earned All-MAC honors and Burlsworth Trophy nomination.
Gill-Howard gained attention after transferring to Texas Tech, highlighting his speed and versatility.
He faced a season-ending injury and recruitment was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet he trained at Upper Iowa before walking on at NIU.
Gill-Howard emphasizes setting personal standards over external expectations as he prepares for the NFL Draft.