disruptive interior defender with proven leverage and motor
Howard Cross III carved out a reputation at Notre Dame as a high-motor interior lineman who wins with quickness, leverage, and effort rather than just raw size; he played six college seasons from 2019–2024, started 35 of 65 games, and earned second-team All-America honors in 2023 and 2024. His calling card is interior disruption—he projects as the kind of DL who can collapse pockets, chase plays sideline-to-sideline, and elevate a defensive front’s urgency. If you value toughness, consistency, and a player who shows up big in meaningful games, he’s a strong fit.
