49Ers Secure Rookie Edge Rusher Romello Height With Four-year Contract

WHO:

49ers.com - Romello Height is a 25-year-old native of Dublin, GA, who attended Dublin (GA) High School.

49ers.com - Romello Height, a rookie edge rusher, signed by the San Francisco 49ers.

Heavy NFL - Romello Height, selected from Texas Tech.

WHAT:

49ers.com - Height was the first of two third-round draft picks selected by the 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers officially signed Height to a four-year, $7.29 million contract on July 6.

Heavy NFL - Height's contract is officially valued at $7.29 million.

49ers.com - In 2024 at Georgia Tech, Height started in 12 games and recorded 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one pass defensed, and one interception.

49ers.com - In 2023 at Southern California, Height appeared in 12 games and tallied 20 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks.

49ers.com - In 2021 at Auburn, Height appeared in nine games and recorded 19 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss.

49ers.com - Height redshirted in 2020 after appearing in one game.

49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers signed Romello Height to a four-year deal.

Heavy NFL - Height's contract is valued at $7.29 million.

49ers.com - Height recorded 111 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 16.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, two passes defensed, and one interception during his college career.

WHERE:

49ers.com - Height played college football at Texas Tech, Georgia Tech, Southern California, and Auburn.

49ers.com - Height is a native of Dublin, GA.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The San Francisco 49ers officially signed Height on July 6.

Heavy NFL - Height was selected with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

49ers.com - Height started all 14 games in 2025 at Texas Tech.

WHY:

49ers.com - Height earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors in 2025 for his performance.

HOW:

49ers.com - In 2025 at Texas Tech, Height tallied 38 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.

49ers.com - Height appeared in 50 games (28 starts) over six seasons in college football.

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed Height, one of their two third-round draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, to a four-year contract worth $7.29 million. This announcement came shortly after the draft, highlighting the team's commitment to strengthening their roster. Height's addition is expected to bring fresh talent to the 49ers as they prepare for the upcoming season.