Houston Texans RB RolesLast Update: 4/27/2025
Lead Back
Change-of-Pace Back
Active Reserve
Fullback
RB Overview
Role Security: Very High
04/27/25- Joe Mixon is the No. 1 RB and averaged 15 carries and 4 targets from Week 11 on with 82% of the red-zone work, and he should retain similar work in 2025. Dameon Pierce was the No. 2, averaging 1.5 carries and 0 targets from Week 7 on. He will likely compete for the No. 2 role with fourth-round draft pick Woody Marks. Dare Ogunbowale was a depth piece in 2024, and should continue seeing very little work.
WR Overview
04/27/25- Nico Collins was targeted 99 times in 12 games as the No. 1 WR, and he should continue to see a high number of targets. In the second round of the draft, Houston selected Jayden Higgins, who projects to be a full-time outside WR across from Collins. The Texans traded for Christian Kirk in the offseason, and he will likely compete with Jaylin for the No. 3 role. John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson will likely compete for depth roles.
TE Overview
04/27/25- Dalton Schultz is the lead TE, but with the Texans having a deep an talented WR room, Schultz may not see consistent .Brevin Jordan and Cade Stover will likely compete for the No. 2 role.