The Houston Texans’ selection of Dameon Pierce in Round 4 of the 2022 NFL draft represented a commitment to a younger running back the organization had not shown since 2017.
The last time Houston picked a running back was in 2017 with third-rounder D’Onta Foreman from Texas. Foreman showed promise in his initial 10 games with the Texans, tallying 327 rushing yards, but a torn Achilles effectively derailed his career just as it was getting started.
Foreman was on pace for 523.2 rushing yards. It may not have set the Texans’ rookie rushing record, but would have been good enough for sixth place, passing Wali Lundy’s 476 from 2006.
