"Not only did I get to coach him in high school, but to be able to go to the Heisman, and then seeing him drafted and watching him at Alabama and seeing him in the NFL, it's a lot of fun. Looking further into his football future, Wagner said he hopes to make NFL history one day. [70], On May 9, 2016, the Tennessee Titans signed Henry to a four-year, $5.40 million contract with $3.30 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.13 million. [102], Henry finished the 2018 season with 1,059 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns along with 15 receptions for 99 yards. [131], Despite leading the league in rushing yards for most of the first four weeks of the 2020 season, Henry was limited to no more than 3.7 yards per carry for all but one of them. Thats 327.8 yards and 4.2 touchdowns per game. pic.twitter.com/NNSNVcLHPV. Henry was a surefire prospect out of high school, and he ended up committing to The University of Alabama to continue his football career. Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Henry became the first rushing champion with a 100-yard playoff game since Terrell Davis in 1998, the first to win a playoff game since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2007, and the second Titan with multiple post-season 100+ rushing games. He broke numerous high school records in Florida, including rushing for 502 yards in a single game. [155] He was ranked 12th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022. [125] During the Divisional Round against the Baltimore Ravens, Henry rushed 30 times for 195 yards and threw a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Corey Davis in the 2812 road victory. According to Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post, Henry was benching 365 pounds, clean-jerking 315 pounds, squatting 500 pounds and deadlifting 550 pounds to go with 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash by his senior year. He led the league in both rushing yards and rushing touchdownsthis season, with 1,540 yards and 16 scores. All he did with the Crimson Tide was win the Heisman Trophy, the Doak Walker Award and the Maxwell Award as well as the Walter Camp Player of the Year in 2015. The running back is a one-man wrecking crew, almost singlehandedly willing the Tennessee Titans to the AFC championship game. [119] He also set career-highs in receptions with 16, receiving yards with 206, and receiving touchdowns with two. Fundraising for the sign came from local residents and businesses who wanted to recognize the accomplishments of the rising football star. In the postseason, Henry ran for 184 yards and a touchdown on 35 carries and caught five passes for 56 yards. Show replies. [142] Derrick Henry's Stats From High School Reveal He Was Always Destined for NFL Greatness. He weighed in at an astounding 240 pounds in his senior year, which means high school kids had to try and tackle Henry at roughly the same size he is currently. In 2015, Bleacher Report's Adam Kramerposted on Twitter the game-by-game rushing totals for Henry in 2012. Those numbers combined with his game tape led Henry to be recruited by a ton of colleges. Baker High School junior running back Kayleb Wagner shattered Henry's single-game rushing record on Friday night . 2 overall player in the ESPN 300. Derrick Henry and the 'incredible' high school player who broke his record, Which NFL teams still have roster holes? 62. "We were bad. While its true that defensive talent and athleticism in high school is no match for college and pro defenses, Henrys stats are so insane that it was clear from a young age that he was NFL bound. In four years at Yulee he averaged more than 250 yards a game and never rushed for fewer than 100 yards in a game. Henry was a different breed, and his stats reflected it. Henry was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Titans. In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, Henry had 28 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards in the 3514 road loss. Derrick Henry was tagged in the article "Watch: Derrick Henry was an absolute monster at Yulee High School in Florida". He played college football at Alabama, where during his junior season, he broke Herschel Walker's single-season college rushing yards record in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), won the 2015 Heisman Trophy, the Doak Walker Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Award, and was a key part of the 2015 Alabama Crimson Tide football team that won the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. [68] He was the second running back taken that year, after #4 Ezekiel Elliott. #Alabama products Derrick Henry and Mark Ingram share a moment following the Titans' win over the Ravens in the AFC Divisional round pic.twitter.com/uYBPuMfufA. This Tweet is from a suspended account. Henry's father, known as "Big D", was absent for much of his childhood, having been arrested 20 times for various crimes including drug and prostitution-related offenses, and was consequently in and out of prison and had trouble maintaining employment. From Henry's bio page on Alabama's football site, below are additional accomplishments and stats that put in perspective how dominant he was at Yulee. [41] In the next game, against Middle Tennessee State, he had 96 rushing yards and another game with three rushing touchdowns in the 3710 victory. [73] During Week 8, Henry scored his first NFL touchdown on a 6-yard rush in a 3622 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Advertisement. 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Its not breaking news that Derrick Henry is one of the most dominant running backs of the past 20 seasons. Derrick Henry is the second Alabama player to win the Heisman, joining 2009 winner Mark Ingram. In 2020, Henry would again lead the league in rushing yards and touchdowns and became the eighth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, and the second Tennessee Titan to do so. pic.twitter.com/LUG0k1JwUy. He recorded four games with over 400 yards rushing in 2013. Join our linker program. "I think it is incredible," Henry said during a news conference Thursday. [69] He was reunited with his former fullback at Alabama Jalston Fowler. Henry has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. [57] During the game, he also broke Shaun Alexander's record for most career rushing yards in Alabama history. [17] After originally committing to the University of Georgia, Henry committed to the University of Alabama on September 28, 2012. [120] On December 17, 2019, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl. 2 jersey throughout training camp and preseason and donned the No. 1 athlete and No. Henry has been the game's best running back over the past five seasons, leading the NFL in rushing with 7,101 yards along with 68 touchdowns -- 20 more than the next closest player ().Averaging 4. . [110] During Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers, Henry rushed 13 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in the 3020 road loss. [97] Henry was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week due to his spectacular performance. Each game is more ridiculous than the last. In the second quarter, Henry had a 99-yard touchdown run, fending off three tacklers, tying him with Tony Dorsett for the longest NFL touchdown run. [126] He became the second player in NFL history with three postseason games with at least 150 rushing yards, joining Terrell Davis, who had four. ", Travis Hodge, head coach, Fernandina Beach High School: "If you got him right at the line of scrimmage, or behind the line of scrimmage, (players)would be more aggressive. [79] On October 16, 2017, on Monday Night Football, Henry ran for a then career-best 131 yards on 19 carries, including a 72-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the 3622 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Do you have a blog? Yulee High School didnt even have to throw the football. He led the NCAA in both categories and went on to win the Heisman Trophy. [82], The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 97 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. Tackling him hurt. Henry, a sensational runner in his own right during his time at Yulee High School, also said that he reached out to Wagner via social media. Henry won the 2020 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award. [175], Observers have also noted Henry has a tendency to get better, particularly in yards per carry, in the later stages of a game, as his strength and toughness wears down opponents. "As for Derrick, he was always just one of the guys when he was here. He was also a consensus All-American. According to Akbar Gbajabiamila, host of Ninja Warrior and former NFL defensive end, the Eagles and . [169][170] In the 2022 season, Henry finished with 349 carries for 1,538 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns to go along with 33 receptions for 398 receiving yards. Make your patio the place to beThis 7-piece outdoor sectional furniture set is marked down from $900 to $600 on Amazon right now. On September 21, he set a Florida high school record with 510 rushing yards and six touchdowns. [145] He was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021. Derrick Henry's high school stats are the most insane thing ever. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, Ranking Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry's 10 most viral moments, Fantasy football trade index and rest-of-season rankings: Derrick Henry is pulling away, 2021 NFL Rank: Predicting the NFL's best 100 players. Outside of the single-game record in Florida, Henry's senior-season rushing totals of 4,261 yards and 55 touchdowns are also state marks. Ramsey, though, said Henry was 205 pounds as a high school freshman and a bit taller at 6-3. [151] He was placed on injured reserve on November 1. [39] In his sophomore year, Henry rushed for 990 yards on 172 carries with 11 touchdowns. The 26-year-old has played only four years for the Tennessee Titans, but many consider him to be the best running back in the league today. 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Watch Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry in high school, while former high school players who played against the star running back relive specific plays and moments when they were tasked . [15] He was also a member of the 4100 and 4400 squads. In a game against Jackson, Henry went for 510 rushing yards, a Florida high school record, and six rushing touchdowns. Derrick Henry was born on January 4, 1994. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. He subsequently had perhaps the greatest season ever for a running back as he recorded 4,261 yards and 55 touchdowns his senior year. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. [159] In Week 7, Henry had 30 carries for 128 rushing yards in a 1910 victory over the Colts. Get up-to-date stats for every game played by Derrick Henry during the 2022-23 NFL season on CBS Sports. Year; 2012 2011 2010 . [98] During Week 15, the Titans went on the road to face the New York Giants.