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Dameon Pierce, former Florida RB, continues to impress during his rookie NFL season
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Dameon Pierce had another big game for Houston on Sunday.
The former Florida standout has emerged early in the 2022 season for the Texans as one of the top rookies in the NFL.
Pierce had 26 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 13-6 win over Jacksonville.
Included was a ridiculous run that can be seen in the tweet below in which he broke numerous tackles.
How many broken tackles did y'all count ?
? » @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/o12otpouOg
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 9, 2022
Pierce now has 412 rushing yards in the first 5 games of his NFL career, which nearly equals what the Texans’ leading rusher a year ago compiled all season.
Dameon Pierce has 412 yards rushing through five games. He needs 16 more yards to have been the Texans' leading rusher in 2021. He's Houston's most influential rookie.
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) October 9, 2022
His play has also earned him praise from Houston coach Lovie Smith, who said Sunday, “He’s doing what a No. 1 running back in the NFL should do.”
Lovie Smith on Dameon Pierce: "He's doing what a No. 1 running back in the NFL should do."
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) October 9, 2022
Pierce was selected by the Texans in the 4th round of 2022 NFL Draft with the 107th overall pick.
He rushed for 1,806 yards and 23 touchdowns during his 4 years in Gainesville.
"Chris Wallace covers college football for Saturday Down South. He has covered college athletics for multiple newspapers and also worked previously for Rivals.com and GolfChannel.com."
