Nick Chubb

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		100	7,349	54	5.0
2025		15	506	3	4.1
2024		8	332	3	3.3
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Texans landed a legitimate steal by securing Nick Chubb on a prove-it deal worth just $2.5M for one season, earning a solid B- CVI that could easily trend higher if he returns to form. While Chubb currently projects as a rotational player coming off his devastating knee injury, this contract represents exceptional value for a back who was an elite, franchise-caliber rusher for Cleveland before his 2023 ACL tear. At 29, Chubb is betting on himself with this short-term commitment, and Houston gets a potential difference-maker at replacement-level money with minimal guaranteed risk at just $1.5M. The one-year structure is perfect for both sides — Chubb can rebuild his market value while the Texans add legitimate playoff-caliber depth behind Joe Mixon without any long-term financial exposure. This is exactly the type of calculated gamble that championship-caliber organizations make, especially when you're getting a player who rushed for over 1,400 yards as recently as 2022. Houston's offensive ceiling just got significantly higher if Chubb can recapture even 80% of his pre-injury production.

Performance Analysis

Nick Chubb earns a D grade as a running back attempting one of the most remarkable comeback stories in recent NFL history. His devastating knee injury in Cleveland was supposed to end careers, but Chubb's determination to return speaks to his legendary toughness. Moving to Houston gives him a chance to contribute in a less pressure-filled role than he had with the Browns. Pre-injury Chubb was one of the five best running backs on the planet — the efficiency, power, and vision were all elite. The D grade reflects the reality of where he is now while respecting the extraordinary journey back to the field. If anyone can defy the odds, it's him.