Woody Marks

Woody Marks enters the 2026 fantasy football season as a player with real upside, but also a role that needs to be watched closely. He is coming off a 2025 rookie season in Houston, where he put together a 198-703-2 rushing line and showed enough talent to stay on the fantasy radar, but current offseason reporting suggests the Texans may move him into more of a backup role after adding David Montgomery, who is expected to replace Marks as the starter.

That change matters a lot for fantasy value. FantasyPros notes that Montgomery’s arrival makes Marks the immediate backup and handcuff, while CBS Sports also reports that Marks is likely to be No. 2 on the depth chart heading into offseason work. In other words, Marks still has a path to relevance, but it is more likely to come through injuries, matchup-driven usage, or a shift in the Texans’ backfield than through a clear-cut lead role at the start of the year.

There is still reason to be optimistic in deeper leagues. Last season, Marks showed he can handle meaningful volume when given the chance, and fantasy analysts highlighted his ability to earn touches and produce in an expanded role, including a Week 4 performance that drew attention for strong usage and target involvement. That kind of profile is exactly what makes him interesting as a late-round pick or bench stash: if the Texans’ backfield gets shaken up, he has enough receiving and all-purpose ability to step into fantasy value quickly.

For 2026 drafts, I’d treat Marks as a speculative RB depth piece rather than a player you build around. He is best suited for managers who want upside on the bench, especially in formats that reward running back handcuffs or value pass-catching backs, but his ceiling depends on beating out the role change that the Texans’ offseason moves appear to have created. If you want a friendly, practical takeaway: draft him only if the price is reasonable, then keep an eye on Houston’s camp reports because his value could move fast if the depth chart shifts back in his favor.

Updated 06/08/2026