Twitter erupts over Texans’ selection of Alabama State OT Tytus Howard

The Houston Texans drafted Alabama State offensive tackle Tytus Howard with the 23rd overall pick in Round 1 of the 2019 NFL draft Thursday.

Aside from wondering who Howard is and where Alabama State is, other than obviously in Alabama, fans were a little bummed by the pick.

BREAKING: Texans brass offensive gush over landing Alabama tackle Tytus Howard as the 23rd overall pick.

(Uh, guys, he played at Alabama State, an FCS Division 1-AA school, not Alabama…)

“Uh…..Never mind…..”

Signed,
Roseanne Roseannadanna
VP of Football Ops. – Texans pic.twitter.com/9gLXBBWc1G

— Bregman’s Stache (@bregman_stache) April 26, 2019

Of course, some of it had to do with the fact that the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in with a trade with the Baltimore Ravens at 22nd overall and took Washington State offensive tackle Andre Dillard, a name folks have been familiar with throughout the mock draft process.

And I'm trying sooooooooo hard to be optimistic about Tytus Howard… but Philadelphia robbing us brought my self esteem all the way down…

— Alex Huynh (@AlexHuynh713) April 26, 2019

Another element for the exasperation was that the club didn’t trade back, feeling that they could have picked up Howard anyway along with some extra picks.

I’m not down on this pick. I am upset they couldn’t trade back and grab more picks. I’m sure Tytus Howard would have still been there.

— Ri-El (@Atom_RiEl) April 26, 2019

We could have traded back and got another 2 for Tytus Howard man 🤦🏾‍♂️

— super saiyan scoop ™ (@scooperachi) April 26, 2019

However, the blue check mark brigade and other football experts saw Howard as a great value pick for Houston.

Great pick by the @texans! Just because you don’t know his name doesn’t mean he wasn’t the right pick. Tytus Howard has a very high ceiling. Proved he could play against top competition at @seniorbowl. We don’t sleep on HBCUs. Darius Leonard last year and Tytus this year. pic.twitter.com/6qbfKmxsY7

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) April 26, 2019

Tytus Howard, didn't see that coming but Im excited! Love seeing a small school kid get an opportunity. Plus he has tons of talent, not sure he starts right away. It will be interesting how this pans out. Maybe sit behind Kalil until he is ready. Well see…

— Cecil Shorts III (@CecilShortsIII) April 26, 2019

I like Tytus Howard and his potential. His ceiling is higher than most of the guys that play tackle in this draft. That being said, he has to have time to develop. Manage your expectations on him early #Texans fans.

— Wade Smith (@Smitty74allday) April 26, 2019

Matt Hammond tweeted it best.

Here’s what I’m not gonna do about the Texans taking Tytus Howard:

Take it out on Tytus Howard.

Whether you loved the pick or hated it, he didn’t draft himself at No. 23.

Let’s show the man some love, support him and hope for the best.

— Matt Hammond (@MattHammondShow) April 26, 2019

The Texans addressed the offensive line, specifically tackle, with the 23rd overall pick. Time will tell whether or not