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3 Houston Texans who could make their first Pro Bowl in 2020

By Patrick Morgan

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Carlos Hyde #23 runs behind the blocking of Tytus Howard #71 of the Houston Texans during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on November 21, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Carlos Hyde #23 runs behind the blocking of Tytus Howard #71 of the Houston Texans during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on November 21, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 08: Tytus Howard #71 of the Houston Texans looks on in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 08: Tytus Howard #71 of the Houston Texans looks on in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

3. Tytus Howard

For the first half of 2019, Tytus Howard played well enough to deserve serious consideration for getting named to the Pro Bowl last year.

Houston’s first-round draft pick out of Alabama State, Howard opened up the season starting at left guard but was quickly shuffled over to right tackle when it became obvious he could handle the extra pressure and responsibility.

Bookending the offensive line opposite Tunsil, Howard played more like a seasoned veteran than a 23-year-old kid fresh out of an FCS school.

Unfortunately, he struggled with injuries and staying healthy during his rookie year. A partially torn MCL cost him a couple games before he was finally sent to injured reserve at the end of November.

What could have been though?

Howard will open training camp, the preseason, and presumably Week 1 of the regular season inked in at right tackle. If he can build off what was an extremely promising rookie year cut short by injuries, he has a real shot at earning his first Pro Bowl berth in only his second NFL season.

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