Woody Marks

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		16	703	2	3.6
2025		16	703	2	3.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Texans secured excellent value by locking up Woody Marks at $1.3M AAV over four years, earning a B+ CVI in what amounts to a legitimate steal for a depth piece with upside potential. While Marks profiles as a depth piece in terms of current production, Houston is paying him essentially backup money while getting a player who could develop into a more significant contributor in their offensive system. At his age and career stage, this contract represents minimal risk with substantial upside — the $1.0M guaranteed keeps the financial exposure low while the four-year term provides team control through his prime development window. The structure heavily favors Houston, giving them flexibility to either utilize Marks as a reliable depth option or potentially unlock greater value if he takes the expected developmental leap in their run-heavy scheme. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster-building move that championship-caliber teams make, identifying talent before the market catches up and securing it at a fraction of what similar production typically costs in free agency.

Performance Analysis

Woody Marks grades as a rotational player among NFL running backs — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is yards per carry at 3.59 (below the NFL average of 4.10), ranking as below average for the position. Rushing touchdowns per game, at 0.13 compared to an NFL average of 0.35, is where he falls short relative to the position. Limited games played (16 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Current Sentiment

Woody Marks enters 2026 with overwhelmingly positive media sentiment that positions him as Houston's franchise-caliber running back of the future, earning an A- grade from our Contract Value Index (CVI) analysis. The media narrative centers on his ascending trajectory and institutional backing, highlighted by a state of Georgia proclamation recognizing his achievements and explicit organizational commitment from the Texans ahead of veteran Joe Mixon. Recent coverage emphasizes productive on-field performance, including enthusiastic local media reaction to key plays like his 13-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh that showcased his ability to deliver in meaningful moments. At just $1.3M annually, the media consistently frames Marks as exceptional organizational value—a young talent who has genuinely earned confidence from Houston's front office and coaching staff. While an unspecified NFL discipline matter creates a minor cloud over his reputation, the lack of detailed coverage suggests it's not career-threatening, and the overall narrative remains focused on his upward trajectory. The consensus portrays Marks as an ascending player with legitimate franchise potential, though that disciplinary situation will require monitoring as he heads into what many view as a breakout season.