Derrick Henry is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL season. He started his professional journey in the NFL after he was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He struggled for starts in his first two seasons but solidified his spot in the 2018 season, when he rushed for 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns. His breakout campaign was in 2020 when he rushed for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns, becoming the eighth running back in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, according to ESPN. He was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year while also earning the First-team All-Pro selection in 2020.
After eight seasons with the Titans, Henry signed a two-year $16,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens in 2024, as per Spotrac. As of January 2025, Henry has compiled 11,423 rushing yards on 2,355 carries with 106 touchdowns, as per Pro Football Reference. Before his professional career, Henry played collegiately for the Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Nick Saban. In his three-year stint with the program. he recorded 3,591 yards on 602 carries with 42 touchdowns and earned the 2015 Heisman Trophy in his junior campaign. Henry attended Yulee High School and accumulated 12,124 rushing yards with 153 touchdowns, as per Alabama Crimson Tide's official website.
What is Derrick Henry’s height?
Derrick Henry stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall, according to Alabama Crimson Tide's official website.
What is Derrick Henry’s weight?
Derrick Henry is measured at 247 pounds or 112 kg, according to Pro Football Reference.
What is Derrick Henry’s 40-time?
Derrick Henry ran a 40-yard dash at the 2016 NFL Combine in 4.54 seconds. He also recorded a 20-yard shuttle of 4.38 seconds and did a vertical jump at 37 inches, as per the NFL's official website.
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FAQs on Derrick Henry
A. Derrick Henry's nickname is "The King." This nickname is a reference to his imposing style his play and his ability to run over defenders.
A. Derrick Henry's longest run in the NFL is 99 yards. He had this run in 2018 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A. Derrick Henry earns an annual salary of $8,000,000, as per Spotrac.
A. Apart from holding the longest run record of 99 yards in the NFL, Derrick Henry is also tied with 6 games where he rushed for more than 200 yards.
