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David Montgomery

RB

Drafted 73rd overall in the 3rd round of the 2019 draft, David Montgomery arrived from Iowa State. Now with HOU, he's in his 8th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 64.7 (87th percentile). Few match his rush efficiency, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,253 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 230#

College

Iowa State

Draft

Rd 3, 73rd overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
72.8

94th percentile among RBs

14 games · 235 touches

Volume×0.1+1.45
Receiving×0.14-1.37
Total EPA×0.24+0.70
Conversion×0.1+2.18
Ball security×0.06+0.05
Yards/carry×0.12+1.12
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.11

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush yds47.7 (14.1–81.4)53% 45.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.5 (0–32.5)47% 15.5+

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

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed13▶

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

Burst9▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size69▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency96▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry92▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion96▶

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

Receiving

Receiving8▶

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

Impact

Ball Security31▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU25.4513827671
2025DET64.71731716824192
2024DET66.114317751236341
2023DET72.81410151316117
2022CHI45.1168015343161
2021CHI47.313849742301
2020CHI63.71510708544382
2019CHI20.3168896251851

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, David Montgomery has played in 110 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2019–2022), DET (2023–2025), HOU (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 6 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 6,253 yards and 61 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 238 passes for 1,957 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with CHI: 1,070 yards and 8 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 72.8, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
448
75/g
5
7
1.2/g
46
8/g
0
Away8
567
71/g
8
9
1.1/g
71
9/g
0
In division6
429
72/g
7
9
1.5/g
75
13/g
0
Out of division8
586
73/g
6
7
0.9/g
42
5/g
0
In wins10
746
75/g
10
12
1.2/g
91
9/g
0
In losses4
269
67/g
3
4
1.0/g
26
7/g
0
On grass3
201
67/g
3
6
2.0/g
58
19/g
0
On turf11
814
74/g
10
10
0.9/g
59
5/g
0
Indoors10
740
74/g
9
10
1.0/g
59
6/g
0
Outdoors4
275
69/g
4
6
1.5/g
58
15/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR57 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTB33 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSF93 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1KC74 rush yds, 1 TD53.3
Week 2SEA67 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD33.1
Week 4GB121 rush yds, 3 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD81.9
Week 5CAR109 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD70.8
Week 6TB14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD44
Week 10LAC116 rush yds, 1 TD90.8
Week 11CHI76 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD81.1
Week 12GB71 rush yds, 1 TD61.9
Week 13NO56 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD32.9
Week 14CHI66 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD83.6
Week 15DEN85 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 16MIN55 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 17DAL65 rush yds, 1 TD40.8
Week 18MIN40 rush yds, 1 TD51.4

David Montgomery — common questions

What position does David Montgomery play?
David Montgomery is listed as an RB.
Which teams has David Montgomery played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Montgomery has played for CHI (2019–2022), DET (2023–2025), HOU (2026).
Where did David Montgomery go to college?
David Montgomery played college football at Iowa State.
When was David Montgomery drafted?
David Montgomery was selected in round 3, 73rd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Montgomery scored?
David Montgomery has 68 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 61 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is David Montgomery's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Montgomery rated 25.4 for 2026, the 5th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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