Houston Texans Sign Undrafted RB Noah Whittington

0:00It's April 26th, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. The Houston Texans wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, but they kept the roster building going by signing undrafted free agent, running back Noah Wittington. Even though their running back spot looked solid, this move adds some depth and competition to the mix. Heading into the draft, the Texans brought back Woody Marks for year two and traded with the Detroit Lions to land David Montgomery, locking down the backer. Top two spots. The run game struggled last year, but no glaring holes meant they could take a flyer on guys like Wittington without much pressure. Wittington brings serious college tape from Western Kentucky and Oregon, where he played six seasons and racked up nearly 3,000 rushing, yards, 21 touchdowns, and 90 catches. Many of teams figured he'd get drafted in a thin running back class, but now he's got pro-experience on his side, despite being on the older end.

1:02To stick around, he'll need to shine on special teams, maybe handling punts or kickoffs, building on his college kick return work. Undrafted guys often earn spots that way, contributing everywhere while battling for carries. Wittington links up with Jamal Hill as the only two Oregon products on the roster, giving him vets like Montgomery to learn from. It's a long shot for a big row, but this could spark something special down the line.