Tytus Howard news archive page covering reports, game updates, trade coverage, and contract news for the American NFL offensive tackle. Born May 23, 1996, in Monroeville, Alabama, Howard played college football at Alabama State before being selected 23rd overall by the Houston Texans in the 2019 NFL Draft, becoming the first Alabama State player taken in the opening round. The archive tracks his Houston tenure through the 2025 season, including his PFWA All-Rookie Team honor in 2019, his 2023 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year Award, and his March 2026 trade to the Cleveland Browns alongside a three-year, $63 million extension.