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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A special-teams stalwart, Ogunbowale saw more work than usual on offense in the first half of the season as both Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce dealt with injuries. Ogunbowale wound up with a career-high 310 scrimmage yards, but his 3.7 yards per carry doesn't suggest he's deserving of a bigger role. His roster spot should be secure due to his versatility, but Houston did use a fourth-round pick on Woody Marks in the 2025 Draft, creating additional competition for depth jobs in the backfield. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Texans in March of 2025.
Rare fumble seals team's fate
Ogunbowale had two carries for nine yards, caught both of his targets for 17 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams in Week 1.
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The lost fumble is all anyone will remember from Ogunbowale's day. It came late in the fourth quarter with the Texans inside the Los Angeles 20-yard line, and it was the team's final offensive play of the game. Ogunbowale had the ball punched from his arms, and then the Rams killed the clock. It was just the third fumble (second one lost) in nine NFL seasons. On a positive note, his 17 snaps were the second most in the backfield behind Nick Chubb (32) and ahead of Dameon Pierce (seven) and Woody Marks (seven). Pierce is still considered the second back, but the way the game unfolded led to Ogunbowale, Houston's third-down back, being on the field more often.
The lost fumble is all anyone will remember from Ogunbowale's day. It came late in the fourth quarter with the Texans inside the Los Angeles 20-yard line, and it was the team's final offensive play of the game. Ogunbowale had the ball punched from his arms, and then the Rams killed the clock. It was just the third fumble (second one lost) in nine NFL seasons. On a positive note, his 17 snaps were the second most in the backfield behind Nick Chubb (32) and ahead of Dameon Pierce (seven) and Woody Marks (seven). Pierce is still considered the second back, but the way the game unfolded led to Ogunbowale, Houston's third-down back, being on the field more often.
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How do Dare Ogunbowale's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
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50.0%Positive Run %
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111.1%Avg Yds After Contact
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0.0%Touches Per Game
4.0% Snaps w/Touch
26.7%Air Yards Per Game
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0.33% Team Air Yards
2.9%% Team Targets
7.4%Avg Depth of Target
2.5 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
25.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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How do Dare Ogunbowale's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secShuttle Time
4.34 secCone Drill
6.99 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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Ogunbowale has established himself as a special-teams ace in the NFL, but he's been unable to translate that secure roster spot into consistent opportunities for touches and has played more snaps on special teams than on offense in each of the last four seasons. He does offer some potential as a passing-down option, but his career 3.4 yards per carry highlights his limitations as a runner, and his efficiency has declined further any time he's gotten a sizable role. With Joe Mixon now heading the Texans' backfield, Ogunbowale has an even narrower path to fantasy utility.
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Projected for 53-man
Ogunbowale is expected to earn a roster spot in the initial 53-man roster projection compiled by DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.
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Re-signs with Houston
The Texans re-signed Ogunbowale to a one-year, $2 million deal Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Regular workload Week 18
Ogunbowale had two carries for minus-3 yards and caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.
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No touches in loss
Ogunbowale did not have a carry and went untargeted over 13 snaps in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.
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One catch in win
Ogunbowale caught his lone target for 11 yards in Monday's 34-10 victory over the Cowboys.
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Early pass-catching role?
Ogunbowale could open the season as Houston's third-down back after the team placed placed Joe Mixon on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Mixon will miss at least four weeks due to a foot injury. Ogunbowale's 19 catches last season were second among Houston's running backs behind Mixon's 36. Neither Nick Chubb nor Dameon Pierce are accomplished pass catchers out of the backfield, while Woody Marks and British Brooks are unproven in that regard, leaving an opening for Ogunbowale to play in passing situations while Mixon's sidelined.
Mixon will miss at least four weeks due to a foot injury. Ogunbowale's 19 catches last season were second among Houston's running backs behind Mixon's 36. Neither Nick Chubb nor Dameon Pierce are accomplished pass catchers out of the backfield, while Woody Marks and British Brooks are unproven in that regard, leaving an opening for Ogunbowale to play in passing situations while Mixon's sidelined.