Overview
- Houston signed former Oregon running back Noah Whittington as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Whittington logged 2,950 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns in six college seasons, with 90 catches for 544 yards and four receiving scores.
- Draft analysts from NFL.com, The Athletic, and The Ringer graded him in the sixth or seventh round and praised his compact, downhill style.
- Scouts flagged roster hurdles that include his age at 24, prior knee injuries, limited long speed, and a lack of clear third‑down value.
- Houston reshaped the backfield with a trade for David Montgomery and recent picks Woody Marks and Jawhar Jordan after releasing Joe Mixon and with Nick Chubb unsigned, which sets up a tight competition for depth and special‑teams roles.