FantasyPros Articles on David Montgomery

Montgomery's seventh-round price undervalues a guaranteed workhorse role with top-16 upside.

Montgomery is a clear choice to draft in the middle rounds with a stable workload and undervalued draft price. The Texans signed him to a two-year deal and he immediately became the centerpiece of their run game. Montgomery has shown he can handle volume throughout his career, including a top-five PPR finish in Chicago. While that ceiling is unlikely to repeat, his floor remains one of the most stable in the league. Houston rebuilt its offensive line after a rough 2025 season, and Montgomery's physical style fits the offense they want to run. He also brings more receiving ability than his Detroit usage suggested, adding value in PPR formats. Being drafted as early as the seventh round, he walks into a workload most teams reserve for their No. 1 RB—handling early downs, short-yardage work and goal-line carries. Woody Marks may see passing-game snaps, but Montgomery is the player Houston trusts in high-leverage situations. He can be drafted as your RB1 in a Zero RB build without hesitation, getting guaranteed touches, a rebuilt line and top-16 potential at a mid-round price.

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