RB23 ADP underpriced; Daboll's system favors bell-cow role

Montgomery acquired by Texans in offseason trade to fill void after Joe Mixon's 2025 injury absence. At RB23 ADP in late fourth round, he's underpriced given incoming offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's historical preference for a primary back (Giants ranked second in rushing attempts last season). Montgomery delivered three top-20 finishes in Chicago and top-20 seasons in 2023–2024 with Detroit despite timeshare with Jahmyr Gibbs; his role diminished only as Gibbs ascended. Texans building a "smashmouth" offense centered on Montgomery as bell cow, mirroring the approach that made Joe Mixon RB10 on a points-per-game basis in 2024. Harris expects Montgomery to outperform his draft position and post RB1 numbers any given week if healthy.