Most Career Rushing Yards by a Houston Texans Player

Most Career Rushing Yards by a Houston Texans Player

Despite being one of the NFL’s youngest teams, the Houston Texans have already established a legacy of explosive and reliable running backs. At the top of this list is Arian Foster, who holds the franchise record with 6,472 rushing yards, and helped define the Texans’ offense during his dominant years. But Foster is far from the only star in Houston’s backfield history — players like Domanick Williams, Lamar Miller, and Deshaun Watson have all made their mark, with dual-threat quarterbacks and consistent power backs providing balance and versatility.

From Foster’s vision and explosive cuts to the grit and toughness of players like Alfred Blue and Ben Tate, this list shows the variety of backs who’ve helped propel Houston’s offense. While the Texans are known for their dynamic passers, the ground game has been just as essential to their identity. And with young talent like Dameon Pierce climbing the ranks, the future looks bright for the Texans’ backfield.

TOP 10 LIST

10. David Carr – 1,235 Yards
The Texans’ first-ever draft pick wasn’t just throwing passes — he scrambled for over 1,200 yards during his tenure in Houston.

9. Ron Dayne – 1,385 Yards
The former Heisman winner revived his career in Houston, serving as a power back and spot starter in the mid-2000s.

8. Dameon Pierce – 1,648 Yards
Still active and rising, Pierce brings hard-nosed energy to the Texans’ backfield and already ranks in the top 10.

7. Deshaun Watson – 1,677 Yards
Watson was as dangerous with his legs as he was with his arm, making him one of the NFL’s most mobile quarterbacks during his time in Houston.

6. Steve Slaton – 1,832 Yards
Slaton exploded onto the scene as a rookie in 2008 with over 1,200 yards and brought quick-cut agility to the Texans’ run game.

5. Ben Tate – 1,992 Yards
Tate was a strong complementary back during the Foster era, contributing nearly 2,000 yards with solid inside running.

4. Alfred Blue – 2,407 Yards
A reliable rotation piece, Blue spent five seasons in Houston providing depth and production as a bruising back.

3. Lamar Miller – 2,934 Yards
Miller had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and brought consistent yardage on first down — a key cog during Houston’s playoff pushes.

2. Domanick Williams – 3,195 Yards
Originally known as Domanick Davis, he was a bright spot during the Texans’ early years with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.

1. Arian Foster – 6,472 Yards
The franchise’s all-time rushing king. Foster had vision, patience, and explosive cuts that made him a four-time Pro Bowler and fantasy football legend.

The all-time top 10 Texans rushing leaders, from Arian Foster to David Carr

Top 50 Career Rushing Performances in Houston Texans History

From explosive Pro Bowlers to versatile dual-threat QBs, this list includes every Texans player to rush for 93 or more yards in their Houston career.

 The Texans may be one of the NFL’s youngest teams, but they’ve had no shortage of impact runners. Arian Foster set the gold standard, and young names like Dameon Pierce show the future is bright in Houston’s backfield.

FAQ SECTION

Who has the most rushing yards in Texans history?
Arian Foster leads the Texans all-time with 6,472 rushing yards.

Is any quarterback on the Texans rushing leaderboard?
Yes — Deshaun Watson ranks 7th with 1,677 rushing yards thanks to his dual-threat ability.

Is Dameon Pierce still playing for the Texans?
Yes — Pierce is active and climbing the all-time list, currently ranked 8th.

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