Will Romello Height’s Size Matter To the Packers?

The Green Bay Packers reportedly brought in Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height for a top-30 visit. With Micah Parsons’ return timeline still uncertain, Brian Gutekunst is evaluating possible edge rushers who can help the room hold up until their generational pass rusher is back on the field.

Romello Height comes off the ball with a really explosive first step, which helps him win early in reps. You also see the effort; he’s constantly chasing plays down and shows good closing speed when he gets near the quarterback. There’s some versatility there, too, as he’s capable of dropping into coverage when needed.

He had a big 2025 season with a 92.6 pass-rush grade, totaling 62 pressures, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Height isn’t just relying on athleticism, either. He has a solid mix of pass-rush moves in his game, and he knows how to put them together. That shows up in his 28% win rate on true pass sets.

One of the main concerns with his profile is age. The former Texas Tech Raider will be 25 before he even gets drafted, so there isn’t much room for development. Moreover, Height will be pushing 29 years old by the time his rookie contract expires. Because of that, his evaluation will likely place more emphasis on what he can deliver early in his career rather than on long-term growth.

Furthermore, Height had just 6.5 career sacks before 2025, so you do have to wonder if last year was a true breakout or more of a one-year spike. He also had a 21.2% missed tackle rate in 2025.

Then there’s the size, which matters for Green Bay. Height came in at 239 pounds at the combine. Under Brian Gutekunst, the Packers have usually preferred bigger edge defenders, closer to that 265 lb. range. It’s not just about size for the sake of it. It’s about durability and being able to handle a full workload.

"You love those guys that can scream off the edge and come in on third down, and that's all they play, and they play 20 snaps a game tops, but they're very effective," Gutekunst said about undersized speed rushers at the 2025 Scouting Combine. "Then, when you do have injuries, and you need him to play 50 snaps, can he?”

However, that philosophy will probably not stop Gutekunst from taking Romello Height if he believes he can step in and contribute immediately.

"There's room for those kind of guys,” he added. “I just think you've got to be creative, from a roster management piece, how you use those guys."

I find it a bit curious that the Packers seem interested in Romello Height. He’s nearly 20 lbs. under the type of edge profile they’ve typically preferred. However, the people inside 1265 Lombardi probably know the game at a much higher level than I do, so there’s likely a vision there. Still, when you look at Height’s profile, it’s hard to call him a “Packers-type” edge rusher, because, historically, he just doesn’t fit that mold.

Romello Height is currently ranked around 73rd on the consensus board, putting him in range for a third-round pick. I don’t think the Packers would typically take an undersized edge rusher that early, but then again, what do I know?

They’ve shown a willingness to break tendencies recently. Just last year, they drafted a wide receiver in the first round for the first time since 2002, so this front office isn’t afraid to move away from past patterns if they believe in the player.