David Montgomery

Detroit Lions
Running Back #5

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	June 7, 1997
Height	5'11"
Weight	230 lb

Draft

College	Iowa State
Year	2019
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 73
Team	CHI

Fantasy Value

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David Montgomery: David Montgomery's Dynasty Value is Fading Heading into 2026

Since signing with the Detroit Lions as a free agent before the 2023 season, running back David Montgomery has been a key cog in the team's offensive resurgence. However, the 28-year-old saw a definitive downturn in his production in 2025, as star Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs took over a true lead role in the Detroit backfield. Across 17 games played, Montgomery recorded 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 158 carries. Over his last eight contests of 2025, Montgomery recorded more than eight rush attempts just once. At the conclusion of the regular season, Lions general manager Brad Holmes mentioned the possibility that the team could look to move on from Montgomery. While a change of scenery could help Montgomery's playing time outlook, he may no longer be able to handle a true RB1 workload as he enters his age-29 campaign. If Montgomery remains with the Lions, he likely profiles as a touchdown-dependent running back option with a limited upside for fantasy managers, unless Gibbs suffers an injury.

Feb. 14, 2026 7:01 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Rushing					Receiving
YEAR	TM	GM	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC
2019	CHI	16	242	889	3.7	6	2	25	35	71.4	185	1	7.4
2020	CHI	16	247	1,070	4.3	8	1	54	68	79.4	438	2	8.1
2021	CHI	12	205	777	3.8	7	1	40	48	83.3	294	0	7.3
2022	CHI	16	194	780	4.0	5	2	34	40	85.0	316	1	9.3
2023	DET	16	209	975	4.7	12	1	16	24	66.7	117	0	7.3
2024	DET	16	185	775	4.2	12	1	36	38	94.7	341	0	9.5
2025	DET	16	150	674	4.5	8	1	23	28	82.1	179	0	7.8