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The Five Best Houston Texans Running Backs in Franchise History

The Houston Texans currently have two very similar running backs, both in style and name. Duke Johnson Jr., acquired in a trade last August with the Cleveland Browns for an eventual third round draft pick, is one of the best pass catching backs in the league. Over his five year NFL career, Johnson Jr. has caught 279 passes for 2,580 yards, a 9.2 yard average and scored 11 touchdowns through the air.

Then this offseason the Texans traded for David Johnson, another pass catching back who tallied 208 receptions for 2,219 yards, a 10.