Former Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale found the end zone during the Houston Texans’ 20-12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason on Friday night.
The former Badger caught a toss from Texans backup quarterback David Mills and plunged forward for the four-yard touchdown, extending the Texans’ second-quarter lead to 14-0.
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Houston would go on to defeat Pittsburgh 20-12 in the exhibition contest.
Ogunbowale finished his night with 10 yards and a touchdown on three carries.
The former Badger is listed as the Texans’ third-string running back entering the 2024 season behind veteran Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce. His roster spot is not entirely secure after signing just a one-year contract with the team this offseason.
Dare Ogunbowale punches it into the end zone 🔥
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 10, 2024
2024 will be Ogunbowale’s eighth year in the NFL and third with the Texans. He began his NFL career in 2017 in Washington before playing two years in Tampa Bay, two years in Jacksonville and now entering a third in Houston.
His career totals include 136 carries, 457 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, plus 80 receptions for 576 receiving yards. The special teams ace also drilled a go-ahead fourth-quarter field goal last season after the team’s starting kicker was injured earlier in the game.
Ogunbowale’s special teams prowess should be the deciding factor in whether he makes the Texans’ 53-man roster.
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