Tytus Howard

Howard was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.^[3] He is the first Alabama State player to be selected in the first round of an NFL draft.^[4] He was placed on injured reserve on November 30, 2019.^[5] He started eight games as a rookie, seven at right tackle and one at left guard.^[6] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.^[7]

In 2020, Howard started the first 14 games at right tackle before being placed on injured reserve on December 23, 2020.^[8]

The Texans picked up the fifth-year option on Howard's contract on May 2, 2022.^[9]

On July 26, 2023, Howard and the Texans agreed to a three-year, $56 million contract extension.^[10]

On September 6, 2023, Howard was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in practice.^[11] He was activated on October 7.^[12] He was placed back on injured reserve on November 29 after suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 12.^[13]

On March 11, 2026, Howard was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick (No. 141: Kamari Ramsey), with whom he subsequently agreed to a three-year, $63 million extension running through the 2029 season.^[14][15]

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