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. As a senior Pitsenberger won the Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League's top offensive player after rushing for 1,571 yards and 19 touchdowns. 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, after suffering an ankle injury in the Texans' first preseason game. On August 24, Pitsenberger was waived by the Texans with an injury settlement.
References
External links Yale Bulldogs bio