The Texans are trading a future third-round pick to move into this year’s fourth round. Houston has acquired the No. 116 pick from the Dolphins. They’ve used their new selection on USC running back Woody Marks. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston was first to report the trade.
Full trade details:
Texans receive
- No. 116
- No. 224
Dolphins receive
- No. 179
- 2026 third-round pick
It’s an aggressive move by the Texans, continuing a trend throughout this entire draft. This marks GM Nick Caserio‘s sixth trade of the 2025 draft.
Marks had a breakout season during his first year at USC. After collecting around 3,000 yards from scrimmage in four years at Mississippi State, the RB collected 1,454 yards and nine touchdowns in his one season with the Trojans. He notably hauled in 261 catches during his college career, assuring he’ll at least have a career as a third-down back.
In Houston, he’ll be joining an RBs room that lacks convincing depth behind Joe Mixon. The rookie could easily slide into an RB2 role ahead of former starter Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, J.J. Taylor, and Jawhar Jordan.