Joshua Pitsenberger

Josh Pitsenberger is a free agent American professional football running back. He played college football the Yale Bulldogs and was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent.

Early life Pitsenberger grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and attended The Avalon School. He rushed for 1,156 yards and 13 touchdowns on 188 carries as a senior.

College career Pitsenberger was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Ivy League during his freshman season with the Yale Bulldogs after rushing for 667 yards and six touchdowns while catching ten passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Pitsenberger finished his college career as Yale's second-leading rusher with 3,435 yards and 41 rushing touchdowns.

Professional career

Pitsenberger signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 15, 2026 after suffering an ankle injury in the Texans' first preseason game. On August 24, Pitsenberger was waived with an injury settlement.