In the 2022 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected Kenyon Green in the first round, 15th overall, to give stability to the left guard position, which saw six different starters in the three seasons prior to 2022. Additionally, they selected Green in the draft so Tytus Howard could remain in his natural position at right tackle rather than line up at left guard.
Green has had hardships and battled injuries thus far.
The former 15th overall pick of the Houston Texans had a dismal rookie season.
NFL player Kenyon Green, Houston Texans Kenyon Green of the Houston Texans’ offensive line
Kenyon Green’s debut campaign wasn’t very impressive. He sustained a knee injury at training camp that sidelined him for the whole season. Additionally, in Week 1, he was Justin McCray’s backup left guard after McCray won the starting position.
Green assumed the starting left guard position in Week 2 as a result of McCray’s poor performance in Week 1, and he started 14 of their next 16 games. Regretfully, he did not perform well in 2022, giving up 12 hits, four sacks allowed, 31 hurries, 47 pressures, 12 penalties, and a 37.7 PFF grade.
After the season, Green had arthroscopic knee surgery. He missed the required minicamp and OTAs but made a comeback for Day 2 of training camp. Sadly, during their preseason finale, he tore his labrum in his left shoulder,
which ended his season.
Kenyon Green’s shoulder ailment healed.
Kenyon Green of the Houston Texans
July 30, 2023, Houston, Texas, USA: Following training camp drills at the Houston Methodist Training Center, 59-year-old Houston Texans guard Kenyon Green signs autographs for fans. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Thomas Shea
Green’s shoulder issue this offseason healed in time for his offseason exercises. He is fit and prepared to take back his previous starting position. He has so far been given first-team reps at LG during obligatory minicamp, training camp’s opening three days, and OTAs.
He was commended by their head coach.
DeMeco Ryans gave Kenyon Green high marks
DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans
February 27, 2024; USA; Indianapolis, IN; DeMeco Ryans, head coach of the Houston Texans, speaks with the media at the Indiana Convention Center during the 2024 NFL Combine. Trevor Ruszkowski of USA TODAY Sports must be given credit.
Ryans stated, “I’ve seen a guy who’s in shape and a guy who’s ready to compete the first two days.” That will be his best opportunity to release his best movie. We’ll see, but at least Kenyon is available, which will help him develop into a more proficient player. He’s been really good at working out during the offseason and paying attention to all the minutiae the coaches have asked him to handle. This offers him a chance, then.
Entering a crucial NFL Combine for his third season, Kenyon Green
Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green (OL18) goes through drills at Lucas Oil Stadium at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Kirby Lee
As the Texans prepare to decide whether to activate or decline Green’s fifth-year option for the 2026 season in May, the player is about to embark on a crucial season. If he stumbles or loses the opening competition, they won’t use it. If he plays well in 2024 and earns the starting position, they may choose to activate his option or give him another chance in 2025.
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