Woody Marks nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award as fan voting opens

Daily fan voting runs through Nov. 30.

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What happened: Woody Marks was named the Houston Texans' nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award. Fan voting opened Thursday, with balloting open daily through Nov. 30.

Why it matters: The nomination highlights Marks' community efforts alongside his regular-season contributions in Houston's backfield. The Texans selected Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of USC.

By the numbers: In 2026 through 7 games, Marks has 77 carries for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns.

What to watch: Voting runs through Nov. 30 before finalists are announced for the annual league honor.

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@HoustonTexans Nov 05, 2026 · 18:03 UTC

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