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O.J. Howard
72
Games
129
Receptions
1,882
Rec Yards
17
Rec TD
Draft Details
O.J. Howard Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2018 with TB (565 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TB | 13 | 39 | 26 | 432 | 6 |
| 2018 | TB | 10 | 48 | 34 | 565 | 5 |
| 2019 | TB | 14 | 53 | 34 | 459 | 1 |
| 2020 | TB | 4 | 19 | 11 | 146 | 2 |
| 2021 | TB | 10 | 21 | 14 | 135 | 1 |
| 2022 | HOU | 11 | 23 | 10 | 145 | 2 |
| Career | 62 | 203 | 129 | 1,882 | 17 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
O.J. Howard is a former tight end out of Alabama, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 19th overall pick (round 1) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played 72 regular-season games from 2017 to 2022, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans.
Season Statistics
TB
HOUNFL Combine Results
Height
6-6
Weight
251 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.51s
Bench Press
22 reps
Vertical Jump
30"
Broad Jump
121"
3-Cone Drill
6.85s
Shuttle
4.16s
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