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About Derrick Henry

In the final seconds of the 2019 Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, with snow falling and the Titans trailing, Derrick Henry carried the ball 10 times for 75 yards, including a 24-yard burst where he dragged three defenders into the end zone, to seal the franchise’s first playoff win in nearly two decades. That game wasn’t just a breakout; it was a recalibration of how power running could dominate modern NFL defenses built for speed and scheme. His 2,027-yard, 16-touchdown 2019 season redefined endurance at 247 pounds, no RB had rushed for over 2,000 yards since Adrian Peterson in 2012, and none had done it while averaging 5.6 yards per carry on 303 attempts. Henry doesn’t rely on cutbacks or hesitation; his vision is vertical, his rhythm metronomic, his balance rooted in lower-body torque honed from high school weight rooms in Yulee, Florida. He’s less a system piece than a force multiplier, the kind of back who makes offensive lines believe they can open holes no defense anticipated.

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  • “How do you prepare physically for 300+ carries in a season?”

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Derrick Henry win Offensive Player of the Year in 2019?
Yes — he won the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in 2019 after leading the league in rushing yards (2,027), rushing touchdowns (16), and carries (303). He became only the eighth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, and the first since Adrian Peterson in 2012. His performance helped propel the Titans to their first AFC Championship Game appearance since 2002.
What college did Derrick Henry attend, and what records did he set there?
Henry played at the University of Alabama from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, he won the Heisman Trophy after rushing for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns — both Alabama single-season records. He also set the SEC record for rushing yards in a season and became the first Crimson Tide player to win the Heisman since Mark Ingram in 2009.
How many times has Derrick Henry been selected to the Pro Bowl?
Derrick Henry has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times: in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023. Each selection followed seasons where he ranked among the league’s top three in rushing yards and touchdowns — underscoring his consistency as a workhorse back despite increasing defensive attention and physical wear.
What injury caused Derrick Henry to miss time in 2021?
Henry suffered a Jones fracture in his right foot during Week 8 of the 2021 season against the Indianapolis Colts. The injury required surgery and sidelined him for 10 weeks — the longest absence of his career to date. He returned in Week 18 and rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown in the regular-season finale.

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