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PFF names one Texans former first-round pick as its top trade candidate

Kenyon Green should be on the move this offseason after three seasons with the Houston Texans.

Kenyon Green needs a fresh start after three underwhelming seasons with the Houston Texans.

Pro Football Focus agrees, which is why the publication tabbed the offensive lineman as Houston’s top trade candidate for the 2025 NFL offseason.

Green, a two-time All-American at Texas A&M, was expected to anchor the interior offensive line as a promising run blocker with upside in pass protection. Three seasons, three injuries and a slew of lackluster games later, the former No. 15 overall pick has moved down the depth chart in place of former starting right tackle Tytus Howard.

In his two healthy years, Green has recorded PFF overall grades of 37.7 and 38.6, struggling as both a run blocker and in pass protection. In fact, Green was the third-lowest-graded offensive lineman in the NFL this season (minimum 500 snaps). The sad truth is that Green’s inability to develop has severely hindered Houston’s interior offensive line and, thus, the team’s offensive efficacy. – PFF.

Houston plans on addressing its offensive line woes this offseason, but it starts by trimming away the current pieces. Shaq Mason is likely a cap cut after struggling to regain his 2023 form. Howard could also be on the move if the plan is to move former second-round pick Blake Fisher outside to right tackle permanently.

But Green, who still could have two years left on his deal, might be worth trading, espeically since teams are always looking to bolster their trench depth.

Texans general manager Nick Caserio assuredly understands that his team’s interior offensive line needs to be totally revamped, and that would theoretically leave Green on the trade block. One would expect Green to have supporters throughout the league, given his age (23) and strong career at Texas A&M not long ago.

The Texans have been linked to multiple offensive line prospects in the first round entering the pre-draft process, including Alabama’s Tyler Booker and Arizona’s Jonah Savaiinaea.

Currently, the Texans could be in line to replace three starting linemen for 2024. Green, however, is not one left in consideration.

Texans OL Kenyon Green ready for breakout Year 3 after early setbacks

Kenyon Green is proving to be a winner in the early stages of Houston Texans training camp

Two years into his career and most Houston Texans fans have no idea what version of Kenyon Green will take the field in 2024.

Will it be the one that made him a two-time All-American and first-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2022?

Will it be the one who struggled to maintain blocks against pass rushers at left guard and allowed five sacks in his rookie season?

Will he even see the field this fall after missing all of 2023 with a shoulder injury suffered in the preseason?

Year 3 is a crossroads for Green’s career at NRG Stadium, but early results are promising coming out of training camp. DeMeco Ryans was impressed with Green’s progression during OTAs.

He doubled down on that sentiment Friday morning.

“The first two days, I’ve seen a guy who’s in shape and a guy who’s ready to compete,” Ryans said. “That’ll give him his best chance to put his best film out there. We’ll see, but Kenyon, he’s available, so that will allow him to grow and become a better player. He’s done a great job in the offseason of working out [and] being attentive to all the details the coaches have asked him to take care of—he’s been on it. So, this gives him a chance.”

Green’s best ability will be his availability. That’s been a concern since the Humble product took first-team reps in College Station under Jimbo Fisher.

Despite playing in 15 games as a rookie, Green dealt with a lingering knee injury suffered leading up to training camp that required surgery early the following offseason. A year later, his shoulder cost him valuable reps in what was supposed to be a surging sophomore campaign.

There are no winners and losers two days into training camp, but there’s progress. Green’s won in that category heading into the weekend. Not only does he look leaner, but he’s been more agile through reps while working with the first-team offense.

The hope is for Green to start at left guard, thus leaving a competition at center to round out the starting five. Barring an injury,

Tytus Howard will return to his natural right tackle spot after missing eight games last season with multiple injuries.

Four-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil is working off to the side due to a knee injury, but he’ll be good to go come Week 1 against the Colts.

Shaq Mason isn’t in jeopardy of losing his spot after being the only lineman to start every game for Houston last season.

Even though general manager Nick Caserio wants to hit on every draft pick, Ryans has the final say in the roster. Green, for now, will remain with the first-team offense, but he’ll have to earn the title of starter when the pads come on next week.

“Kenyon has the right mindset,” Ryans said. “He’s working hard, he’s working the proper way, so I’m excited to see how he continues to grow once we get pads on and once we play in games.”