The Texans traded a 2026 Round 3 pick in order to move up to select Marks in Round 4. He'll be 25 years old as a rookie. Jarquez Hunter, Dylan Sampson, DJ Giddens, Jordan James and Jaydon Blue were all still on the board. Marks was a conviction pick for the Texans, and so there might be an immediate role in place for him. His presumed value add is as a passing-downs back, but the draft capital investment hints that more may be at play. New-hire offensive coordinator Nick Caley worked with Bill Belichick from 2015-22 before spending 2023-24 working with Sean McVay. He saw firsthand what McVay did with Kyren Williams and the run game transformation from outside zone-heavy scheming to more up-the-gut man/gap running, a style more akin to Belichick's preference. The Texans added some serious beef to the offensive line this offseason, and it's possible that Marks might have been brought in to stabilize the early downs and put C.J. Stroud in fewer disadvantageous long down-and-distance situations. Keep an eye on his usage as the season progresses -- he might be a waiver wire add, but you can draft for higher upside than Marks in the final rounds.
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Fantasy News
Texans' Woody Marks: Hits paydirt in preseason finale
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Marks carried the ball six times for 19 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.
The 2025 fourth-round pick made a strong final impression for the coaching staff, scoring the Texans' first TD of the afternoon on a nine-yard run early in the second quarter. With Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) uncertain for Week 1 and potentially headed for a stay on the PUP list, Marks could have a role in the offense right out of the gate behind Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Minimal role in preseason opener
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Marks carried the ball three times for four yards and added 26 yards on one kickoff return in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
Even with Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) out of commission and both Nick Chubb (head) and Dameon Pierce sitting out the Texans' exhibition opener, it was veteran special teams ace Dare Ogunbowale who got the start in the backfield. Marks, a 2025 fourth-round pick out of USC, was the second back into the game for Houston, but he didn't see many touches before giving way to Jawhar Jordan. Given the draft capital used to acquire Marks -- the Texans burned a 2026 third-round pick to move up and get him -- his spot on the roster should be secure, but it's not clear if he'll have much of a role in the offense to begin his rookie campaign.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Picked up by Texans
Rotowire
The Texans selected Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 116th overall.
The Texans traded a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for this pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick. Marks led Mississippi State in rushing yards during the 2022 and 2023 seasons before heading to USC for his fifth year. The Georgia native earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors at USC by recording 1,133 yards (5.7 YPC) and nine touchdowns in addition to 47 receptions for 321 yards. Marks measured in at 5-foot-10, 207 pounds at the NFL Combine while adding a 4.54 40-yard dash to his resume. While he'll turn 25 years old during his rookie season, Marks is a sturdy runner and will look to earn a role as a pass catcher, although he'll face stiff competition from Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor for those duties behind lead back Joe Mixon.
