Dameon Pierce
Dameon Pierce (born February 19, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Early Life and Background
Dameon Pierce was born on February 19, 2000, in Bainbridge, Georgia, where he grew up and attended Bainbridge High School. As a senior, he rushed for 2,123 yards and 32 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the most productive high school running backs in the state. Pierce finished his high school career with 6,779 rushing yards and 92 total touchdowns scored.
Rated as a four-star recruit, Pierce committed to play college football at Florida over scholarship offers from Alabama, Florida State, Miami (FL), Georgia, South Carolina, and Auburn. His decision to play in the SEC gave him early exposure to high-level competition and shaped his development as a professional prospect.
Path to the NFL
Pierce arrived at the University of Florida in 2018 and worked his way into the Gators’ offensive rotation across four seasons. He rushed for 424 yards and two touchdowns on 69 carries as a freshman, then added 305 rushing yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore while contributing on special teams. His role grew steadily as he gained experience in the Southeastern Conference.
As a junior, Pierce led the Gators with 503 rushing yards and four touchdowns and added 17 receptions for 156 yards and one receiving touchdown. In his senior season, he was a focal point of the offense, gaining 574 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns on 100 carries while catching 19 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns. His four-year production and physical running style made him an NFL prospect, and he was selected by the Houston Texans with the 107th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Dameon Pierce Career
Houston Texans Era (2022–2025)
Pierce was selected by the Houston Texans with the 107th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft, using one of the selections acquired in the Deshaun Watson trade. After final roster cuts, he was named the Texans’ first-string running back for the 2022 season, signaling the organization’s confidence in his ability to handle a lead role.
Pierce made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, recording 11 carries for 33 rushing yards in a 20–20 tie. He scored his first professional touchdown on a one-yard rush in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, then broke out the following week against the Los Angeles Chargers with 14 carries for 131 yards and one touchdown, highlighted by a 75-yard run. He added 27 carries for 139 rushing yards in a Week 9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but his rookie season was cut short by an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. He finished 2022 with 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns, along with 30 catches for 165 yards and one receiving touchdown through 13 games.
Due to struggles in 2023, Pierce lost the first-string running back job to Devin Singletary. On December 24, 2023, he returned a kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in a 36–22 loss. Pierce finished the season with only 416 rushing yards, averaging 2.8 yards per carry, along with two rushing touchdowns, 13 catches for 101 yards, and no receiving scores. He appeared in 11 games for the Texans in 2024, working primarily as a backup to Joe Mixon, and logged 293 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries. Pierce began the 2025 season as Houston’s third-string running back behind Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, recording 26 rushing yards on 10 attempts in four appearances before being waived on November 20, 2025.
Kansas City Chiefs (2025)
On November 23, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Pierce to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, giving him an opportunity to contribute in the closing weeks of the regular season.
Philadelphia Eagles (2026–Present)
On March 19, 2026, Pierce signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The move gave him a fresh start with a contending organization and a chance to compete for a roster spot in a backfield looking for physical depth.
Driving Style and Strengths
Pierce is listed at 5 ft 10 in and 218 lb, a compact frame built for contact. He is known for his aggressive north-south running style, vision between the tackles, and willingness to finish runs through tacklers. He has also contributed on kick returns, demonstrating versatility beyond traditional running back duties.
Notable Events and Milestones
Pierce’s signature early moment came in Week 4 of his rookie season against the Los Angeles Chargers, when a 75-yard touchdown run announced his arrival as a playmaker. He also posted a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in December 2023, showing his value on special teams even as his offensive role diminished.
Dameon Pierce Career Stats
Through the 2025 season, Dameon Pierce has compiled 1,684 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns, 45 receptions for 268 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown, plus 656 return yards and 1 return touchdown in his NFL career. His production has spanned multiple teams and roles, from a rookie starter in Houston to a depth and special-teams contributor in later seasons.
Houston Texans Highlights
Across his Texans tenure from 2022 to 2025, Pierce appeared in games as a starter, backup, and special-teams contributor. His most productive stretch came during his rookie 2022 season, when he recorded 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 13 games before an ankle injury ended his year. He added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in 2023 and served in a complementary role behind Joe Mixon and later Woody Marks and Nick Chubb.
Other Performances
After being waived by Houston in November 2025, Pierce spent time on the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad before being promoted to the active roster in December 2025. He then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2026, beginning a new chapter with a contending NFC franchise.
Dameon Pierce Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Public information about Pierce’s parents and immediate family has not been widely published in verified sources. His upbringing in Bainbridge, Georgia, and his record-setting career at Bainbridge High School are well documented, but details about his family background remain private.
Personal Life
Pierce has kept his personal life largely out of the public eye, and there are no widely confirmed reports about a spouse or children. His social media presence focuses on his football career and professional endeavors rather than personal matters.
2025 Season Performance
Dameon Pierce began the 2025 season as the Houston Texans’ third-string running back behind Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, a clear sign that his standing on the depth chart had changed since his rookie year. In four appearances for the Texans, he recorded 26 rushing yards on 10 attempts, contributing in a limited role before being waived on November 20, 2025.
Three days later, on November 23, 2025, Pierce was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad, giving him an opportunity to reset his career with a perennial AFC contender. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, allowing him to finish the season in Kansas City and gain valuable game experience in a winning environment.
Looking ahead, Pierce signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 19, 2026, positioning him to compete for a roster spot in a backfield that values physical, between-the-tackles running. His special-teams background and pass-catching ability give him multiple avenues to contribute as he works to extend his NFL career.