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.