Height: 6010 (verified) Weight: 285lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Maurice Hurst Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive tackle Howard Cross III projects as a disruptive sub-package pass rusher at the NFL level.
WCG’s lead draft analyst spoke with the anchor of Notre Dame’s defensive line. After an accomplished six seasons at Notre Dame, defensive tackle Howard Cross III is one of their most productive defenders in recent program history.
Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III can have a full-circle moment if the New York Giants select him on draft night. Cross is the son of former Giant tight end Howard Cross Jr., whom Big Blue selected with the No.
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Could the younger Cross be a second generation Giant? It’s starting to be a familiar sight to see the scions of familiar names from the NFL’s past as draft prospects.
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