Tytus Howard

Tytus Howard (born May 23, 1996) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama State Hornets.

Professional career

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

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

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

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

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

Cleveland Browns 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.