O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama. Ranked #8 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Tampa Bay drafted him in Round 1, pick 19.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
63ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | TB | 5-11 | 565 | 5 | 34 | 61% | 75 |
| '19 | TB | 7-9 | 459 | 1 | 34 | 80% | 92 |
| '20 | TB | 11-5 | 146 | 2 | 11 | 48% | 62 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1,170 | 8 | 79 | 70% | 76 | |
| '21 | TB | 13-4 | 135 | 1 | 14 | 31% | 37 |
| '22 | HOU | 3-13 | 145 | 2 | 10 | 39% | 51 |
| Career | — | 1,450 | 11 | 103 | 58% | 63 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'5 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
251 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.51 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
30"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
121"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.85 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.16 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
22 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
O.J. Howard leads all TEs from the 2017 draft class in career receiving yards.