Overview
- Romello Height was tended to by medical staff and lifted onto a cart during practice before the 49ers announced he was suffering from cramps, a scene that unfolded Monday and ended the session early.
- Height is the 49ers' 2026 third-round pick out of Texas Tech who spent six college seasons and projects as an early situational pass rusher rather than a full-time, three-down end.
- Five-time Pro Bowler Nick Bosa has publicly praised Height's rapid grasp of the defense and said he expects the rookie to contribute early in obvious pass-rush situations.
- The scare matters because Bosa is easing back from a torn ACL, 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams began camp on the PUP list, and several other players missed practice with injuries, leaving the edge rotation thin.
- Coaches will keep monitoring Height's condition and reps in camp, and the team could pursue a veteran edge rusher if recovery timelines or early performance leave San Francisco short of consistent pass-rush production.