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Woody Marks

RB

A 4th-round pick (116th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of USC; Mississippi State, Woody Marks has built an NFL career since. He's currently with HOU, in his 2nd season in the league. His 26.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 5th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 908 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 208#

College

USC; Mississippi State

Draft

Rd 4, 116th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.5

28th percentile among RBs

6 games · 71 touches

Volume×0.1+0.89
Receiving×0.14-0.04
Total EPA×0.24-0.82
Conversion×0.1+0.15
Ball security×0.06+1.06
Yards/carry×0.12-0.84
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.49

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush yds49.1 (14.5–83.7)48% 50.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+
Rec yds15.7 (0–33.7)51% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size35▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry15▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion68▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving45▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security90▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume80▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency25▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU44.5620521379
2025HOU26.5167032242083

Career profile

Woody Marks has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 908 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 37 passes for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with HOU: 703 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 26.5, in the 5th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
72
24/g
1
6
2.0/g
25
8/g
0
Away3
133
44/g
1
7
2.3/g
54
18/g
0
In division3
133
44/g
1
7
2.3/g
54
18/g
0
Out of division3
72
24/g
1
6
2.0/g
25
8/g
0
In wins2
118
59/g
0
6
3.0/g
48
24/g
0
In losses4
87
22/g
2
7
1.8/g
31
8/g
0
On turf6
205
34/g
2
13
2.2/g
79
13/g
0
Indoors3
72
24/g
1
6
2.0/g
25
8/g
0
Outdoors3
133
44/g
1
7
2.3/g
54
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 2CIN8 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD22.4
Week 3IND15 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 4DAL22 rush yds, 1 TD46.5
Week 5TEN62 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 6JAX56 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD47.1

Woody Marks — common questions

What position does Woody Marks play?
Woody Marks is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Woody Marks played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Woody Marks has played for HOU (2025–2026).
Where did Woody Marks go to college?
Woody Marks played college football at USC; Mississippi State.
When was Woody Marks drafted?
Woody Marks was selected in round 4, 116th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Woody Marks scored?
Woody Marks has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Woody Marks's ScoutIndex Rating?
Woody Marks rated 44.5 for 2026, the 28th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025