Marks (5-foot-10, 207 pounds) might not have the anchor or strength to thrive on power concepts, but he could make his mark in the NFL as a pass catcher. He played more passing-down snaps in two years at Mississippi State than most running backs do in four years of college, and he then became a three-down back in his one season at USC, running for 1,133 yards at 5.7 yards per carry. As much as it's unlikely that Marks steals many carries from starter Joe Mixon, the fourth-round rookie has the skillset to plug into almost any game situation, potentially making him valuable as a backup. The Texans have other options there, namely Dameon Pierce and Nick Chubb, but both have primarily handled early downs throughout their respective NFL careers. Marks offers something different, and his status as a fourth-round pick all but guarantees a roster spot for at least one year.

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