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| | high_school = ]<br>(Prattville, Alabama) | |||
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'''Oterrius Jabari''' "'''O. J.'''" '''Howard''' (born November 18, 1994) is an American professional ] ]. He played ] for the ], and was selected by the ] in the first round of the ]. | ||
| ==Early |
==Early life== | ||
| Howard attended ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ostendorf |first=Greg |date=October 5, 2012 |title=UA Game tour: Alabama commit O.J. Howard |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8466333 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Newberg |first=Jamie |date=November 8, 2011 |title=Watch List ATH Howard too good to be true |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7203795}}</ref> | Howard attended ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ostendorf |first=Greg |date=October 5, 2012 |title=UA Game tour: Alabama commit O.J. Howard |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8466333 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Newberg |first=Jamie |date=November 8, 2011 |title=Watch List ATH Howard too good to be true |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7203795 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> | ||
| Howard was rated by ] and ] as a five-star recruit and was ranked by both as the best tight end in his class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard |url=https:// |
Howard was rated by ] and ] as a five-star recruit and was ranked by both as the best ] in his class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard, 2013 Tight End |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2013/o-j-howard-12036 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to the ] to play ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gould |first=Izzy |date=July 18, 2011 |title=Reports: O.J. Howard commits to Alabama |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/reports_oj_howard_commits_to_a.html |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=AL.com}}</ref> | ||
| ==College career== | ==College career== | ||
| As a true freshman at Alabama in 2013, Howard played in 13 games with five starts. He made his collegiate debut with three receptions for 68 yards in a victory over Texas A&M.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Texas A&M Box Score, September 14, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-14-texas-am.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 19, against Arkansas, he scored his first collegiate touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arkansas at Alabama Box Score, October 19, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-10-19-alabama.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his next game, a victory over LSU, he had a 52-yard receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 9, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-09-alabama.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the year with 14 receptions for 269 yards and two |
As a ] at Alabama in 2013, Howard played in 13 games with five starts. He made his collegiate debut with three ] for 68 yards in a victory over Texas A&M.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Texas A&M Box Score, September 14, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-14-texas-am.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 19, against Arkansas, he scored his first collegiate ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arkansas at Alabama Box Score, October 19, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-10-19-alabama.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his next game, a victory over LSU, he had a 52-yard receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 9, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-09-alabama.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the year with 14 receptions for 269 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Ken |date=August 12, 2014 |title=Tide expects to utilize tight end O.J. Howard more often |url=http://www.dothaneagle.com/sports/alabama/tide-expects-to-utilize-tight-end-o-j-howard-more/article_56ef257a-229e-11e4-9d2c-0017a43b2370.html |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=Dothan Eagle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/oj-howard-1/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2014, he had 17 receptions for 260 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/oj-howard-1/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=November 15, 2017 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His best performance of the season was when he had three receptions for 81 yards in a loss to Ole Miss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Ole Miss Box Score, October 4, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-04-mississippi.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a junior in 2015, Howard had 38 receptions for 602 yards and 2 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/oj-howard-1/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=November 15, 2017 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the Offensive MVP of Alabama's victory over ] in the ] after recording five receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zenitz |first=Matt |date=January 12, 2016 |title=O.J. Howard, Eddie Jackson named national championship game MVPs |url=http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/01/oj_howard_eddie_jackson_named.html |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=AL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Braziller |first=Zach |date=January 12, 2016 |title=No-name tight end becomes name Alabama fans will never forget |url=https://nypost.com/2016/01/12/no-name-tight-end-becomes-name-alabama-fans-will-never-forget/ |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=New York Post}}</ref> As a senior in 2016, he had 45 receptions for 595 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/oj-howard-1/gamelog/2016 |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His best performance of the season came in the National Championship rematch against Clemson. In the 35–31 loss, he had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=College Football Championship – Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, January 9, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-01-09-alabama.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Howard was considered by some to be underutilized in the Crimson Tide offense despite back to back seasons recording the most receptions ever for a tight end under Saban at Alabama.<ref name="snb">{{Cite web |last=Stiles |first=Adam |date=January 27, 2017 |title=O.J. Howard is shining at the Senior Bowl and has no idea why Alabama hardly used him |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/27/14400150/oj-howard-senior-bowl-2017-alabama-nfl-draft |access-date=February 10, 2017 |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=February 4, 2017 |title=2017 NFL Draft: Why Miami Dolphins must consider TE O.J. Howard |work=Palm Beach Post |url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/04/2017-nfl-draft-why-miami-dolphins-must-consider-te-o-j-howard/ |access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> When asked about Howard's role in the offense after the 2016 season, Saban said, "O.J., quite honestly, should have been more involved all year long."<ref name="snb" /> | Howard was considered by some to be underutilized in the Crimson Tide offense despite back to back seasons recording the most receptions ever for a tight end under Saban at Alabama.<ref name="snb">{{Cite web |last=Stiles |first=Adam |date=January 27, 2017 |title=O.J. Howard is shining at the Senior Bowl and has no idea why Alabama hardly used him |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/27/14400150/oj-howard-senior-bowl-2017-alabama-nfl-draft |access-date=February 10, 2017 |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=February 4, 2017 |title=2017 NFL Draft: Why Miami Dolphins must consider TE O.J. Howard |work=Palm Beach Post |url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/04/2017-nfl-draft-why-miami-dolphins-must-consider-te-o-j-howard/ |access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> When asked about Howard's role in the offense after the 2016 season, Saban said, "O.J., quite honestly, should have been more involved all year long."<ref name="snb" /> | ||
| Howard played for the South team in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emma |first=Chris |date=January 26, 2017 |title=Emma: Alabama TE O.J. Howard Has Star Potential In NFL |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/26/emma-alabama-oj-howard-nfl-draft-senior-bowl-chicago-bears/ |access-date=February 10, 2017 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | |
Howard played for the South team in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emma |first=Chris |date=January 26, 2017 |title=Emma: Alabama TE O.J. Howard Has Star Potential In NFL |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/26/emma-alabama-oj-howard-nfl-draft-senior-bowl-chicago-bears/ |access-date=February 10, 2017 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Arkush |first=Arthur |last2=Fishbain |first2=Kevin |date=January 24, 2017 |title=Senior Bowl South Notebook: Alabama TE O.J. Howard as advertised in first practice |work=Lincoln Journal Star |url=http://journalstar.com/sports/football/senior-bowl-south-notebook-alabama-te-o-j-howard-as/article_3c3ed09c-5229-529d-92a1-901f9882cadb.html |access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> He has stated that he tries to model his play off of ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=January 27, 2017 |title=Alabama TE O.J. Howard 'most complete player' at Senior Bowl |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/229834/alabama-te-o-j-howard-most-complete-player-at-senior-bowl |access-date=February 10, 2017 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> | ||
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===College statistics=== | ||
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| ! colspan="7" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}" | O. J. Howard | |||
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| ! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Season !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Team !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| GP !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Rec !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Yds !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Avg !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| TD | |||
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| | 15 || 45 || 595 || 13.2 || 3 | | 15 || 45 || 595 || 13.2 || 3 | ||
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| ! colspan="2"| Total !! 46 !! 114 !! 1,726 !! 15.1 !! 7 | ! colspan="2"| !! 46 !! 114 !! 1,726 !! 15.1 !! 7 | ||
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| ==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
| ===Pre-draft=== | |||
| Coming out of college, Howard was projected as a first round pick by the majority of NFL experts and scouts. He received an invitation to the ] and chose to participate although he was already a first round prospect. He was able to raise his stock by having a significant week of practice for the Senior Bowl and was voted by a panel of scouts as Senior Bowl's top practice player of the week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 28, 2017 |title=Scouts vote O.J. Howard Senior Bowl's top practice player |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000780137/article/scouts-vote-oj-howard-senior-bowls-top-practice-player |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Howard finished the game with four catches | Coming out of college, Howard was projected as a first round pick by the majority of NFL experts and scouts. He received an invitation to the ] and chose to participate although he was already a first round prospect. He was able to raise his stock by having a significant week of practice for the Senior Bowl and was voted by a panel of scouts as Senior Bowl's top practice player of the week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 28, 2017 |title=Scouts vote O.J. Howard Senior Bowl's top practice player |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000780137/article/scouts-vote-oj-howard-senior-bowls-top-practice-player |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128190958/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000780137/article/scouts-vote-oj-howard-senior-bowls-top-practice-player |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Howard finished the game with four catches | ||
| for 39 receiving yards, helping the South defeat the North 16–15.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 28, 2017 |title=What we learned from Senior Bowl: Zay Jones boosts draft stock |url= |
for 39 receiving yards, helping the South defeat the North 16–15.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 28, 2017 |title=What we learned from Senior Bowl: Zay Jones boosts draft stock |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-senior-bowl-zay-jones-boosts-draft-stock-0ap3000000780164 |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He attended the ] and completed all the required combine and positional drills. At Alabama's ], he chose to only run positional drills for the representatives and scouts. Howard was ranked the top tight end in the draft by '']'', ], ], NFLDraftScout.com, NFL analyst ], and NFL analyst ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=April 28, 2017 |title=2017 NFL draft rankings: Top prospects by position |url=https://www.si.com/2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=SI.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=April 22, 2017 |title=Ranking 2017 Draft's Top 100 Prospects |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19180310/ranking-top-100-prospects-available-2017-nfl-draft-espn-nfl-nation-reporter-jeff-legwold |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Palazzolo |first=Steve |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Top 32 Prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-college-football-top-32-prospects-for-the-2017-nfl-draft/ |access-date=May 18, 2017 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref> | ||
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| | note = All values from ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – O.J. Howard |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/o.j.-howard?id=2557856 |website= |
| note = All values from ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – O.J. Howard |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/o.j.-howard?id=2557856 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |year=2017 |title=O.J. Howard, DS #1 TE, Alabama |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127336&draftyear=2017&genpos= |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=www.draftscout.com}}</ref> | ||
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| ===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== | ===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== | ||
| ⚫ | The ] selected Howard in the first round (19th overall) of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |
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| ====2017 season==== | ====2017 season==== | ||
| ⚫ | The ] selected Howard in the first round (19th overall) of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2017 |title=Buccaneers select O.J. Howard with 19th pick of the NFL Draft |url=https://www.wsfa.com/story/35272652/buccaneers-select-oj-howard-with-19th-pick-of-the-nfl-draft |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=WSFA.com |language=en}}</ref> He was only the second Alabama tight end selected in the first round in the common draft era, after ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alabama Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/alabama/drafted.htm |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> On May 22, 2017, Howard signed with the Buccaneers, a four-year deal worth $11 million featuring a $6.2 million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2017 |title=Transactions: O.J. Howard signs rookie deal with Bucs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/transactions-o-j-howard-signs-rookie-deal-with-bucs-0ap3000000810235 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=NFL.com |publisher=SEC Country |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Howard entered the regular season as one of the starting tight ends along with veteran ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2017_roster.htm |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=Pro |
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| ⚫ | Howard entered the regular season as one of the starting tight ends along with veteran ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2017_roster.htm |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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Due to ], the Buccaneers had to move their Week 1 game to later in the season. On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Howard made his professional regular season debut and caught one reception for 17-yards in the Buccaneers 29–7 victory over the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170tam.htm |access-date=October 31, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> In Week 4, against the New York Giants, he recorded a 58-yard reception for the first touchdown of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010tam.htm |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, against the ], he had a breakout game with six receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills – October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220buf.htm |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on ] on December 20, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Standout Rookies Among Five Bucs Headed to IR |url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Standout-Rookies-Among-Five-Bucs-Headed-to-IR/b5203974-8b43-4612-a385-24deb30cb4e4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223235108/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Standout-Rookies-Among-Five-Bucs-Headed-to-IR/b5203974-8b43-4612-a385-24deb30cb4e4 |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He started the first 14 games his rookie season, finishing with 26 receptions for 432 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HowaO.00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ====2018 season==== | ====2018 season==== | ||
| In Week 2, against the ], Howard recorded a 75-yard touchdown reception from quarterback ] as part of a 96-yard performance in the victory.<ref>{{Cite |
In Week 2, against the ], Howard recorded a 75-yard touchdown reception from quarterback ] as part of a 96-yard performance in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Check out O.J. Howard's 75-yard touchdown catch |url=https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/09/check_out_oj_howards_75-yard_t.html |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=AL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 9, against the ], he recorded two receiving touchdowns in the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=November 4, 2018 |title=O.J. Howard records his second TD of the day against Carolina |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/Article/OJ-Howard-second-touchdown-Panthers-124257986/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=247 Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 20, 2018, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering foot and ankle injuries in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=November 20, 2018 |title=Bucs Lose O.J. Howard to IR, Sign DB Josh Shaw |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-lose-o-j-howard-to-ir-sign-db-josh-shaw |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 34 receptions for 565 yards and five touchdowns in ten games and eight starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HowaO.00.htm |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ====2019 season==== | ====2019 season==== | ||
| Howard played in 14 games and recorded 34 receptions for 459 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HowaO.00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=Pro |
Howard played in 14 games and recorded 34 receptions for 459 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HowaO.00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ====2020 season==== | ====2020 season==== | ||
| On April 29, 2020, the Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Howard's contract,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=April 29, 2020 |title=Bucs Exercise Fifth-Year Option on O.J. Howard |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/o-j-howard-fifth-year-option-bucs-te |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> worth $6.013 million guaranteed for the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/ |
On April 29, 2020, the Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Howard's contract,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=April 29, 2020 |title=Bucs Exercise Fifth-Year Option on O.J. Howard |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/o-j-howard-fifth-year-option-bucs-te |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> worth $6.013 million guaranteed for the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/houston-texans/oj-howard-21760/ |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Spotrac.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Howard recorded three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown during the 38–31 win over the ] in Week 4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Josh |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Buccaneers vs. Chargers final score: Tom Brady rallies Tampa to win over rookie Justin Herbert |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-vs-chargers-score-live-updates-game-stats-highlights-tv-channel-streaming-info-for-week-4/live/ |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He suffered a torn Achilles in the game, and was placed on injured reserve on October 6, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=October 6, 2020 |title=Cyril Grayson Promoted as O.J. Howard Lands on I.R. |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/cyril-grayson-promoted-o-j-howard-injured-reserve-roster-moves |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203114057/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/cyril-grayson-promoted-o-j-howard-injured-reserve-roster-moves |url-status=dead }}</ref> He would go on to win his first Super Bowl ring with the team despite him not playing in the game due to injury as Tampa Bay beat the ] by a score of 31–9 in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| ====2021 season==== | ====2021 season==== | ||
| Howard played in 17 games and recorded 14 receptions for 135 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.<ref>{{ |
Howard played in 17 games and recorded 14 receptions for 135 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=O.J. Howard 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HowaO.00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=Football Reference}}</ref> | ||
| ===Buffalo Bills=== | ===Buffalo Bills=== | ||
| On March 16, 2022, Howard signed a one-year contract with the ].<ref>{{ |
On March 16, 2022, Howard signed a one-year contract with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lasting |first=Dante |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Bills agree to terms with tight end O.J. Howard |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-agree-to-terms-with-tight-end-o-j-howard |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2022, as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Roster moves: Bills set initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/roster-moves-bills-set-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref> | ||
| ===Houston Texans=== | ===Houston Texans=== | ||
| On September 2, 2022, Howard signed with the ].<ref>{{ |
On September 2, 2022, Howard signed with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2022 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (9-2-2022) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-2-2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com |publisher=Houston Texans Public Relations}}</ref> In the Texans' 2022 regular season opener, Howard had two receiving touchdowns in the 20–20 tie to the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans - September 11th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209110htx.htm |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ===Las Vegas Raiders=== | |||
| On March 20, 2023, Howard signed with the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/o-j-howard-signs-raiders-tight-end-nfl-2023-free-agency-transactions|work=Raiders.com|title=Raiders sign TE O.J. Howard|date=March 20, 2023|accessdate=March 20, 2023|author=Raiders Public Relations}}</ref> He was released on August 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=2023-08-01 |title=Raiders Release TE O.J. Howard, Re-Sign QB Chase Garbers |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-release-te-o-j-howard-re-sign-qb-chase-garbers/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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American football player (born 1994)American football player
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| Personal information | |||||||||
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| Born: | (1994-11-18) November 18, 1994 (age 30) Prattville, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Autauga Academy (Prattville, Alabama) | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama (2013–2016) | ||||||||
| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2017 / round: 1 / pick: 19 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
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Oterrius Jabari "O. J." Howard (born November 18, 1994) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft.
Early life
Howard attended Autauga Academy in Prattville, Alabama.
Howard was rated by Rivals.com and Scout.com as a five-star recruit and was ranked by both as the best tight end in his class. He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.
College career
As a true freshman at Alabama in 2013, Howard played in 13 games with five starts. He made his collegiate debut with three receptions for 68 yards in a victory over Texas A&M. On October 19, against Arkansas, he scored his first collegiate touchdown. In his next game, a victory over LSU, he had a 52-yard receiving touchdown. He finished the year with 14 receptions for 269 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2014, he had 17 receptions for 260 yards. His best performance of the season was when he had three receptions for 81 yards in a loss to Ole Miss. As a junior in 2015, Howard had 38 receptions for 602 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was the Offensive MVP of Alabama's victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship after recording five receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns. As a senior in 2016, he had 45 receptions for 595 yards and three touchdowns. His best performance of the season came in the National Championship rematch against Clemson. In the 35–31 loss, he had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Howard was considered by some to be underutilized in the Crimson Tide offense despite back to back seasons recording the most receptions ever for a tight end under Saban at Alabama. When asked about Howard's role in the offense after the 2016 season, Saban said, "O.J., quite honestly, should have been more involved all year long."
Howard played for the South team in the 2017 Senior Bowl. He has stated that he tries to model his play off of Jason Witten, Jimmy Graham, and Jordan Reed.
College statistics
| Season | Team | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Alabama | 10 | 14 | 269 | 19.2 | 2 |
| 2014 | Alabama | 9 | 17 | 260 | 15.3 | 0 |
| 2015 | Alabama | 12 | 38 | 602 | 15.8 | 2 |
| 2016 | Alabama | 15 | 45 | 595 | 13.2 | 3 |
| Total | 46 | 114 | 1,726 | 15.1 | 7 | |
Professional career
Pre-draft
Coming out of college, Howard was projected as a first round pick by the majority of NFL experts and scouts. He received an invitation to the Senior Bowl and chose to participate although he was already a first round prospect. He was able to raise his stock by having a significant week of practice for the Senior Bowl and was voted by a panel of scouts as Senior Bowl's top practice player of the week. Howard finished the game with four catches for 39 receiving yards, helping the South defeat the North 16–15. He attended the NFL Combine and completed all the required combine and positional drills. At Alabama's Pro Day, he chose to only run positional drills for the representatives and scouts. Howard was ranked the top tight end in the draft by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Pro Football Focus, NFLDraftScout.com, NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and NFL analyst Bucky Brooks.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+3⁄4 in (1.97 m) |
251 lb (114 kg) |
33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.51 s | 1.55 s | 2.61 s | 4.16 s | 6.85 s | 30 in (0.76 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
22 reps | 27 |
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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2017 season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Howard in the first round (19th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. He was only the second Alabama tight end selected in the first round in the common draft era, after Ozzie Newsome in 1978. On May 22, 2017, Howard signed with the Buccaneers, a four-year deal worth $11 million featuring a $6.2 million signing bonus.
Howard entered the regular season as one of the starting tight ends along with veteran Cameron Brate.
Due to Hurricane Irma, the Buccaneers had to move their Week 1 game to later in the season. On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Howard made his professional regular season debut and caught one reception for 17-yards in the Buccaneers 29–7 victory over the Chicago Bears. In Week 4, against the New York Giants, he recorded a 58-yard reception for the first touchdown of his career. In Week 7, against the Buffalo Bills, he had a breakout game with six receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. He was placed on injured reserve on December 20, 2017. He started the first 14 games his rookie season, finishing with 26 receptions for 432 yards and six touchdowns.
2018 season
In Week 2, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Howard recorded a 75-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as part of a 96-yard performance in the victory. In Week 9, against the Carolina Panthers, he recorded two receiving touchdowns in the loss. On November 20, 2018, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering foot and ankle injuries in Week 11. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 565 yards and five touchdowns in ten games and eight starts.
2019 season
Howard played in 14 games and recorded 34 receptions for 459 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2019 season.
2020 season
On April 29, 2020, the Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Howard's contract, worth $6.013 million guaranteed for the 2021 season. Howard recorded three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown during the 38–31 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. He suffered a torn Achilles in the game, and was placed on injured reserve on October 6, 2020. He would go on to win his first Super Bowl ring with the team despite him not playing in the game due to injury as Tampa Bay beat the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31–9 in Super Bowl LV.
2021 season
Howard played in 17 games and recorded 14 receptions for 135 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.
Buffalo Bills
On March 16, 2022, Howard signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. He was released on August 30, 2022, as part of final roster cuts.
Houston Texans
On September 2, 2022, Howard signed with the Houston Texans. In the Texans' 2022 regular season opener, Howard had two receiving touchdowns in the 20–20 tie to the Indianapolis Colts.
Las Vegas Raiders
On March 20, 2023, Howard signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was released on August 1, 2023.
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2017 | TB | 14 | 14 | 26 | 432 | 16.6 | 58T | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | TB | 10 | 8 | 34 | 565 | 16.6 | 75T | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TB | 14 | 14 | 34 | 459 | 13.5 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | TB | 4 | 1 | 11 | 146 | 13.3 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TB | 17 | 9 | 14 | 135 | 9.6 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | HOU | 13 | 10 | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 72 | 56 | 129 | 1,882 | 14.6 | 75T | 17 | 4 | 3 | |
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External links
- Career statistics from ESPN · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
- O. J. Howard on Twitter
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio