Joe Mixon is an American professional football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (48th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft[2][8]. Mixon established himself as a workhorse, versatile back who combines power running with pass-catching ability; he reached multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons and has been a primary offensive contributor for his teams[2][3]. He finished the 2023 season with 1,034 rushing yards and 12 combined touchdowns, moving into third place on the Bengals’ franchise rushing list and earning selection as a first alternate to the Pro Bowl[2][3]. Career statistical summaries list Mixon among active players with over 5,000 career rushing yards and show season-by-season production that includes multiple 1,000-yard campaigns and significant receiving totals[8][3]. Mixon’s NFL career has included notable plays on big stages: he rushed and threw a touchdown in Super Bowl LVI for Cincinnati, becoming one of the few running backs to throw a touchdown in a Super Bowl[2]. He signed a multiyear contract extension with Cincinnati in 2020 and later joined the Houston Texans, where team materials list him as a veteran lead back and an experienced roster member[4][7][8]. His career has also been shaped by off-field controversy dating to a 2014 assault incident while at Oklahoma; the episode led to suspension and widespread media coverage and remains a noted part of his public biography[4][1]. Injuries have intermittently affected his availability, including a 2020 foot injury and other missed games in subsequent seasons that influenced usage and team decisions[4][3]. As of the most recent team rosters and league summaries, Mixon remains an active NFL running back valued for his combination of rushing volume, receiving skills, and veteran experience on offenses seeking a three-down back[8][3].