4 things to know about 49ers third-round draft pick Romello Height
The San Francisco 49ers took defensive end Romello Height in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft. Here's what fans should know about him.
After trading three times and making one pick (wide receiver De'Zhaun Stripling) in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers were back on the clock in the third round. At No. 70 overall, the 49ers took Texas Tech defensive end Romello Height.
Here's what fans should know about their newest edge rusher before he arrives at the facility. Measurables At 6-foot-2 and 239 pounds, Height ran a 4. 64-second 40-yard dash with a 1.
62-second 10-yard split at the NFL combine. He also recorded a 39-inch vertical jump and a 125-inch broad jump. Collegiate Career Height was a three-star recruit in high school and played at four schools in his collegiate career, with stops at Auburn (2020-21), USC (2022-23), Georgia Tech (2024) and Texas Tech (2025).
In 50 games over six seasons, Height recorded 111 tackles, 16. 5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception. He earned All-Big 12 honors in 2025.