Sat 8/24/13 4:35 PM

The Texans' official website says it "looks like" Deji Karim is in the lead for No. 3 running back duties. Karim, entering his fourth season out of Southern Illinois, is competing with undrafted rookies Cierre Wood, Dennis Johnson, and Ray Graham for the role, and he's rushed for 92 yards on 15 carries through two preseason games. Karim will be the second back in the game behind Ben Tate in Sunday's regular season dress rehearsal against the Saints. Karim also has special teams experience.