Backfield
Who backs up the Texans at running back?
Houston Texans running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. David Montgomery leads the Texans backfield, with Woody Marks as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Texans running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Montgomery | Active | 125.5 | 0.80 |
| 2 | Woody Marks | Active | 31.2 | 0.16 |
| 3 | Evan Hull | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Jawhar Jordan | Active | — | — |
| 4 | British Brooks | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Noah Whittington | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Joshua Pitsenberger | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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