Houston moved up with Miami on April 26, 2025, receiving No.…
Houston moved up with Miami on April 26, 2025, receiving No. 116, used on running back Woody Marks, and No. 224, used on defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton. Miami received No. 179, used on Ollie Gordon II, plus Houston's 2026 third-rounder. Marks immediately delivered the strongest rookie production in the package, giving Houston the early edge.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 116, Woody Marks )
- pick 2025 seventh-round pick (No. 224, Kyonte Hamilton )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 179, Ollie Gordon II)
- pick 2026 third-round pick (No. 90, later traded)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Houston traded No. 179 and its 2026 third-round selection to Miami on April 26, 2025, in exchange for Nos. 116 and 224. The Texans used No. 116 on running back Woody Marks and No. 224 on defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton. Miami used No. 179 on running back Ollie Gordon II, while the future third eventually became the No. 90 selection before another move.
Houston's Return
Marks supplied immediate backfield value. As a rookie he played all 16 games, started eight, rushed for 703 yards and added 208 receiving yards with five total offensive touchdowns. That is substantial first-year production from the central asset Houston moved up to acquire. Hamilton was a secondary part of the package, so Marks is the main reason the Texans can already point to tangible value.
Miami's Return
The Dolphins added Gordon as a sixth-round runner and retained the more flexible long-term asset in Houston's 2026 third. Gordon played all 17 games as a rookie and scored four total touchdowns, but his 199 rushing yards were well below Marks' workload and output. The third-rounder kept Miami's return from being a simple one-player comparison and gave the Dolphins additional capital to deploy.
Value in Hindsight
Houston paid a meaningful future premium to climb for Marks, which keeps this from becoming a runaway grade after one season. Still, the early football return is clear: Marks became a useful starter-level contributor immediately. Miami accumulated quantity and future flexibility, but Gordon's first season did not match Marks' impact. More time could narrow the gap if Miami's draft-capital chain produces a major contributor.
Final Verdict
Houston Texans Win. Houston earns a B+ for converting the move-up into a productive rookie back plus another selection. Miami receives a B- because Gordon contributed and the 2026 third carried real value, but the strongest player return so far belongs to Houston. The verdict is an early one, not a final career judgment.