Skyler Gill-Howard

Skyler Gill-Howard (born October 13, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Upper Iowa Peacocks, Northern Illinois Huskies, and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Gill-Howard was selected by the Lions in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Early life Gill-Howard attended Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Wisconsin, and committed to play college football at Upper Iowa.

College career Throughout his four-year college career from 2022 through 2025, Gill-Howard totaled 88 tackles with 14.5 going for a loss, six and a half sacks, and an interception. At Texas Tech, Gill-Howard broke on to the scene earning multiple honors before an injury ended his season early. He played a pivotal role in Texas Tech’s 2025 defense.

Professional career On January 23, 2026, Gill-Howard declared for the 2026 NFL draft.

Gill-Howard was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 205th overall pick in the sixth round of the draft.