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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on David Montgomery
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about David Montgomery
NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
The source notes that David Montgomery is frequently categorized as a dead zone back, though the source pushes back on the validity of the dead zone label generally.PositiveUsageAug 8, 2026
Derek Brown defends David Montgomery as a strong RB2 with RB1 upside, noting he ranked 12th in yards after contact per attempt and first downs per route run last year. Brown dismisses concerns about Woody Marks, stating Montgomery will command a Joe Mixon-style workload.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
The source suggests David Montgomery as a solid option to fill the RB2 slot in a roster construction that prioritizes elite onesie positions early.PositiveUsageAug 3, 2026
David Montgomery is highlighted as a high-floor asset due to his potential to dominate touches in the Houston backfield.NegativeValueJul 28, 2026
David Montgomery is ranked ahead of Travion Henderson at RB21 in Pat Fitzmaurice's rankings, though Fitzmaurice is considering moving Henderson into the top 20 to gain exposure to Henderson's superior upside potential.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
The source agrees that Montgomery's pro case rests on scoring a high volume of touchdowns this season, but notes that this touchdown upside is already baked into his current price and ranking (second pick of the sixth round). At that cost, Montgomery would need to score double-digit touchdowns to justify the draft capital, otherwise it represents a huge missed opportunity compared to other receivers and running backs sandwiching him in the rankings.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
The source projects David Montgomery will see a closer 60-40 split with Woody Marks rather than the ideal 70-30 split that would justify his draft cost. The Texans are actively developing Marks, and despite his rookie struggles (48th in yards per carry among 100+ carry backs, 48th in missed tackles forced, 37th in yards after contact per attempt), he was an excellent college pass catcher and will eat into Montgomery's ceiling. A report from Jane Slater indicated Marks and Montgomery will split start snaps in camp, signaling the team's commitment to developing Marks.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
The source expresses discomfort with David Montgomery's rising ADP and expert consensus ranking, noting that his price has crept up throughout the offseason to a point where the source is no longer confident in the valuation. Post-trade acquisition, Montgomery was viewed favorably, but the source questions whether the Texans' offensive line investment will gel immediately and worries the team's offensive situation may not support his elevated draft cost.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
David Montgomery was drafted as a flex starter and could serve as a pseudo-starter running back, though the drafter's other running backs on the bench were noted as weak.PositiveValueJul 21, 2026
Source is happy to acquire him in the sixth round (half-point PPR) rather than the fifth round where he was previously valued; represents solid value as a running back in that range.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
David Montgomery at RB 25 for $15 is cited as one of the two biggest RB values for upside and volume.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Montgomery is part of a powerhouse set of running backs in the draft, selected as a core piece of the team.PositiveValueJul 14, 2026
Derek Brown targets David Montgomery in round four as a running back option when building a flexible early-round strategy.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
The source prefers David Montgomery in the draft range where Tony Pollard is being selected (around pick 20), indicating Montgomery is a preferred target at that ADP.PositiveValueJul 2, 2026
Jake Seeley identifies Montgomery as a supreme value play at RB2/high-end RB3 in early mock drafts. Taking 60% of the Texans' rushing production from the past two years (combining Joe Mixon and Woody Marks/Gerard Jordan) yields RB24 as a floor; Seeley argues 60% is itself conservative and could reach 65% as Montgomery approaches 300 touches. The Texans backfield generated only five combined rushing touchdowns last year, and Montgomery's proven ability to reach the end zone creates significant upside. Seeley projects Montgomery as a potential top-15 running back at bottom-tier pricing, with only upside if he's 10% more productive per touch than recent Texans backs.PositiveProjectionJun 29, 2026
The source took David Montgomery in the sixth round as the third running back, calling it a 'boring, but good pick.' Montgomery was number one in the NFL in EPA per rush on man gap runs; the Texans' system (number two in man gap runs) mirrors the Rams' under Sean McVay. Montgomery has strong goal-line equity with only Woody Marks as competition, and favorable game scripts given the Texans' defense.PositiveValueJun 24, 2026
Montgomery is identified as one of four RB values that can be drafted later without a top-20 tag, serving as a solid RB2 or RB3 option while allowing teams to prioritize other positions.PositiveUsageJun 24, 2026
Montgomery was 12th in yards after contact per attempt, 22nd in yards per route run, and 12th in first downs per route run, beating Woody Marks on every per-touch efficiency metric and serving as a clear three-down back.PositiveValueJun 24, 2026
Montgomery is a massive value at RB 20 in best ball and RB 24 in ECR, with built-in volume similar to Joe Mixon's 281 touches in the same offense. He's a top 15 back with RB1 upside if things hit, and can be targeted in the fifth round.PositiveValueJun 15, 2026
Montgomery is ranked RB24 and has the opportunity to get as many carries as he can handle with Woody Marks not impressing, positioning him for potential goal-line scoring opportunities.PositiveRoleJun 15, 2026
Montgomery has the early-down role in Houston with no real competition, and will dominate early downs while likely not playing most passing downs.PositiveProjectionJun 15, 2026
Montgomery is well-positioned to average 15 carries per game and add pass-catching work for the Texans, with the best chance in this RB24 range to have a 14-touchdown season.PositiveProjectionJun 11, 2026
David Montgomery is projected as RB 24 with 230 carries and 930 rushing yards, but many believe these projections are too low given his potential role as the lead back in Houston.PositiveDepth ChartJun 11, 2026
David Montgomery's role and usage will be closely monitored as the season progresses.