Former Florida RB Dameon Pierce reportedly establishing himself as Texans' RB1 in camp
Former Florida running back Dameon Pierce appears to be having a great first NFL training camp. A report out of Houston has Pierce as the Texans’ top running back.
Dameon Pierce is RB1.
It’s the third day where the gap between him and the other #WeAreTexans RB is staggering.
— Cole Thompson (@MrColeThompson) August 5, 2022
After 4 seasons at Florida, Pierce was selected No. 107 overall in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Pierce finished his UF career appearing in 50 games, rushing 329 times for 1,806 yards and 23 touchdowns to go with 45 catches for 422 yards and 5 scores.
Former Florida coach Dan Mullen was widely criticized by fans for his use of Pierce over the past 2 seasons. Mullen used a 3-man rotation at running back of Pierce, Malik Davis and Nay’Quan Wright in 2020 and ’21. Pierce recorded double-digit carries only twice in 2021, against FSU (12) and UCF (13). Greg Knox, the running backs coach, was the interim coach for those games after Mullen was fired.
Pierce logged 100 carries for 574 yards and 13 touchdowns in his senior season. He also had 19 catches for 216 yards and 3 TDs.
Thanks for being an idiot Mullen.
Good for Pearce. He has a lot of talent.
nice response
I wish Mullen would have used his skills more, but at least he has fresh legs in the next level.
I’ll always be wishing for the best for this kid. He had a lot of heart and a great attitude.
And he was always hilarious with the media. Love the kid and wish him nothing but the best.
Pierce’s helmetless touchdown against FSU is a high point of the last few seasons. That play said everything you need to know about him.
It’s understandable not to use Pierce a bunch during Trask’s senior season when ourbairbattack was stunningly accurate. Last year with Jones not being able to throw and defenses keyed on him running made nonsense. He got great yardage everytime he touched the ball.
Well, at least his body did not take a beating in college and he should have a long NFL career as a result.
Shocking!!! The best player on UF’s team last year is going to start in the NFL??? Who could have possibly predicted that except anyone not named Dan Mullen