Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Woody Marks
25/10/2026
Woody Marks left the Texans' Week 7 game against the New York Giants with a left knee injury after being bent backward while being tackled. He walked off under his own power, but his return was listed as questionable. Houston was already short on running backs with Montgomery and Jawhar Jordan out.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jo'Quavious Dequane Marks |
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| Summary | Professional American football running back who has played for the Houston Texans since being drafted in 2025, after college football at Mississippi State and USC. He became the Texans' primary running back during the 2026 season while David Montgomery was sidelined. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Carver High School, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Undergraduate | Mississippi State University (2020-2023), USC (2024) |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology |
Personal Life
| Nickname Origin | Given the nickname Woody by his grandmother, inspired by his childhood love of the Toy Story film and its character Woody |
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| Hobbies | Bowling |
Career
| NFL Draft | 2025, 4th round, 116th overall pick by the Houston Texans |
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| Current Team | Houston Texans (2025-present) |
| College Career | Mississippi State (first four seasons) and USC, where he broke out in 2024 |
| 2024 USC Season | 198 carries for 1,133 yards and 9 touchdowns; 47 receptions for 321 yards |
| 2026 Season | Took over the Texans' lead backfield role while teammate David Montgomery was out with a groin injury |
Favourites
| Movie Inspiration | Toy Story |
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| Pastime | Bowling |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His real name is Jo'Quavious Dequane Marks | |
| 2. He dressed up as the Woody character for seven consecutive Halloweens | |
| 3. He earned a degree in Kinesiology | |
| 4. He was a high school running back at Carver High School in Atlanta |
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