About David Montgomery

David Montgomery (born June 7, 1997) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa State.

High school career
Growing up in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, he is an Eagle Scout in addition to being a standout prep dual threat quarterback. Over his four-year career, he rushed for 6,666 yards and 91 touchdowns. In 2015, he was named the Division III Ohio Player of the Year as well as the Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year. His senior season rushing total of 2,707 was good enough for the 21st best single season performance in Ohio high school history. He posted seven 200-yard games and three 300-yard games, including one 373 yard performance.