Looking further into his football future, Wagner said he hopes to make NFL history one day. This man is one of the most physically imposing runners that Ive ever seen carry the rock. rushed for 12,124 yards and 153 touchdowns, 1,540 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He also caught one pass for a 75-yard touchdown as the Titans won on the road 4313. [65], Henry was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round (45th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Below is a year-by-year breakdown of Henry's rushing totals in high school, followed by his career numbers. The Titans werent even supposed to make the playoffs during the 2019-20 season. 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 ran for a total of 12,124 yards, eclipsing Ken Hall's standard that stood for almost 60 years. He congratulated me, said he would send me a pair of his cleats and game gloves. Derrick Henry is a 6'3, 247-pound Running Back from Yulee, FL. [188] He has a portrait tattoo of her on his chest. Henry was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 6. Along with guiding the Crimson Tide to the title that season, Henry also earned the Heisman Trophy. Anyone who saw Henry play in high school had to know he was destined for great things. [40], After Yeldon left for the NFL, Henry took over as the starting running back as a junior in 2015. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [52] In the Iron Bowl against Auburn, he had 271 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 46 carries in the 2913 victory. [13][14], As a track & field athlete, Henry competed as a sprinter at Yulee from 2010 to 2011. Hes a Heisman Trophy-winner, and a man who rushed for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2020 with the Titans. [15] He was also a member of the 4100 and 4400 squads. [146], In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Ravens, Henry was held without a single first down. [34] On November 22, against Western Carolina, he had 92 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and a nine-yard receiving touchdown in the 4814 victory. During the game, Henry became the eighth running back in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Who's the best overall No. Dalton Delano, linebacker, West Nassau High School: He was almost like a machine You just kinda step in there, and get ran over, and accept your fate., Michael Dudzinski, linebacker, West Nassau High School: It felt like you were tackling a big four-wheeler. Im never really starstruck. [121] On January 3, 2020, he was named to the second-team All-Pro at both the running back and flex position, both behind Christian McCaffrey. The young athlete was coming off a successful career at the University of Alabama that included a national championship. [128], On March 16, 2020, the Titans placed the franchise tag on Henry. Over the course of 13 games that year, Henry rushed for at least 189 yards each time. 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. I love to see it.". @FootbaIIism. [97] Henry was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week due to his spectacular performance. The 4,261 yards and 55 touchdowns are both state records, and his 12,124 career rushing yards shattered the national high school mark set by former Sugar Land High School star Ken Hall, who rushed for 11,232 yards. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. High School; WSOP; Shop; Promotions . Theyd make a decision: I got a date with my girlfriend tomorrow. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. After signing Jalen Hurts to a historical deal, it has been rumored that they are not done yet. This kid's stats are unreal Henry holds all sorts of records, including the national mark for career-high school rushing yards (12,124) originally set by Ken Hall of Sugar Land, Texas, in 1953. [163] In Week 11, against the Green Bay Packers, Henry had 132 scrimmage yards and one rushing touchdown. 2 jersey throughout training camp and preseason and donned the No. 22 once running back Dexter McCluster was cut on September 2, 2016. Wagner hopes he and the Gators' undefeated season continues this week, as they face Lighthouse Private Christian Academy on Friday. [144] In addition to his 2,027 rushing yards, Henry established career highs in carries (378), yards-per-carry (5.4) and rushing touchdowns (17). 1 athlete and No. I dont want to get hurt., James Thomson, head coach, Gainesville High School: "You know, as a coach, I dont get infatuated with players. "[192], 2015 season: National Championship and Heisman season, 2019: First Rushing title, Pro Bowl selection, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, "In QB-Obsessed NFL, 'King' Derrick Henry Is Making the Case to Sit on MVP Throne", "Meet the people (and car) behind Derrick Henry's success", "Derrick Henry's Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know", "Derrick Henry has always been big in little Yulee", "Baker remains unbeaten with 4948 win over South Walton", "Derrick Henry of Yulee (Fla.) High School breaks career high school rushing record", "Derrick Henry Breaks High School Rushing Record: Yulee Running Back Tops Ken Hall's Yards Mark", "Derrick Henry is the Greatest High School RB Ever. It was very, very cool. [165] In the following week against the Los Angeles Chargers, Henry had 163 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in the 1714 loss. [28][29] In that game, Spanish-language broadcaster Pablo Viruega on ESPN Deportes nicknamed him "El Tractorcito" (The Little Tractor) due to his long stride and powerful gait. In the Wild Card Round against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, which was played on his 26th birthday, Henry rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown in the first half, finishing with 182 yards (the most ever against a Bill Belichick-led team, and the third most ever in a postseason road game) and a 22-yard reception in the 2013 road victory. The Yulee, Florida native went to Yulee High School and in four seasons totaled an astounding 12,124 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 153 touchdowns on the ground. [153], Henry was activated off injured reserve on January 21, 2022, for the team's Divisional Round game against the Cincinnati Bengals. "Breaking this record means a lot to me," Henry, who at that point already had picked Alabama over Georgia and Tennessee as his college destination, told ESPN. High School Sports - Schedules, Scores, Rankings - MaxPreps pic.twitter.com/NNSNVcLHPV. MORE: How Henry dominates vs. stacked boxes. The Sunshine State is a hotbed of amateur football talent, and Henry played at the varsity level all four years of his high school career, which lasted from 2009-13. Henry will be coming into the 2021 NFL season as arguably the best running back in the league and now he has even more help with the addition of wide receiver Julio Jones to their offense. I understand if it aint broke dont fix it, but at some point, you have to call a pass play right? Derrick Henry had 1,538 receiving yards last season and 8,335 receiving yards over his career. The running backs playoff performances surprised some, but it shouldnt. Latest on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN I remember, distinctly, telling him after the game: Youre going to win a Heisman. He also has 986 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. High school football highlights of the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry when he was at Yulee (FL). [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. [162] In Week 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs, Henry had 17 carries for 115 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 2017 overtime loss. 55 tds in 13 games is breaking my brain. Henry averaged 252.6 yards per game over his four-year career and 8.7 yards per rush. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. With a yardage total that high, it like Henry was about to wake up from his dream season entering a divisional-round matchup against the No. As a freshman in 2009, he ran for 2,465 yards and 26 touchdowns while averaging 7.9 yards per carry. At 6-foot-3, 240-pounds, a 2013 recruit, Henry became high school football's all-time leading rusher at Yulee (Fla.) High as a senior, finishing his career with 12,124 yards on the ground. His high school stats as a whole are impressive alone, but Henrys senior year stats are jaw-dropping. [190], Henry has been dating Adrianna Rivas since 2016. Henry has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. [133] He was also named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October after racking up 399 scrimmage yards with 344 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Derrick Henry's High School Stats. Even at the NFL level, Derrick Henry is still a man among boys. Derrick Henry is a freak of nature, and he hasnt even grown much since high school. [78], For most of the 2017 season, Henry split carries with DeMarco Murray and run-oriented quarterback Marcus Mariota. [108] After a season-low 28 yards in a Week 6 shutout loss to Denver, Henry sank to 12th in the league in rushing, over 200 yards behind the league leaders he would eventually catch. Grown men cant even do that. [158] One week later, he had 28 carries for 102 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 2117 victory over the Washington Commanders. Find out more. "He congratulated me, said he would send me a pair of his cleats and game gloves. Last year, he led the league with 1,540 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He was named a first-team All-Coast selection at running back in 2010 after rushing for 2,788 yards and 38 touchdowns while averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. Ranking Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry's 10 most viral moments First of all, whoever Henrys high school coach was back then must have had his job riding on Henry getting some D1 offers cause that many carries for a high schooler is ridiculous. [93][94][95] He also became the ninth player in NFL history to record a 200+ yard and 4+ touchdown game, and the first to do so on fewer than 22 carries. Wagner, a junior running back from Baker High School in District 1-1A, eclipsed Henry's single-game rushing record of 502 yards during his game against South Walton High School on Sept. 17. [113] During a Jaguars rematch in Week 12 after a Week 11 bye, Henry had a 74-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. Thats absurd. However, before three successful seasons in Alabama, he manhandled his competition in high school and put up some mind-blowing numbers. The following season, he recorded 2,788 yards and 38 touchdowns while averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. 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. Show replies. Derrick Henry was a four-year starter at Yulee High School in Jacksonville, Florida. The high school stats of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry are jaw-dropping. [99] In Weeks 16 and 17, he combined for 177 rushing yards and a touchdown in the two games against the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts. [96] His 238 rushing yards were the most by any player for a single game for the 2018 season. Derrick Henry's high school stats are the most insane thing ever. Derrick Henry High School Stats. (Ramsey left Yulee in 2017 for the head-coaching job at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville.) Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Wagner racked up 535 yards and six touchdowns, carrying his team to a 49-48 win. [130] Henry signed a new four-year $50 million contract with the team on July 15, 2020. He's listed today at 247 pounds. My grandmother always told me, 'Always keep God first. He embarrasses grown men every Sunday by shredding them like they are made out of wax paper. Before he was stiff-arming NFL players and outrunning the worlds fastest safeties, he was running over poor high schoolers in Yulee, Fla. Henrys high school stats are video game numbers. [21][22] He majored in communication. [56] During Alabama's 4540 victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, he rushed for 158 yards on 36 carries with three touchdowns. In November of 2012, Henry, then a senior atYulee High School outside of Jacksonville, Fla., broke thenational career high school rushing yards record. Latest on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Basically, you could place 26-year-old Derrick Henry back in high school and he would be the same player he was as an 18-year-old. Henry is a two-time Pro Bowler, one-time First-Team All-Pro, one-time Second-Team All-Pro and won Offensive Player of the Year in 2020. Davis is the only other with two such games in a career. [175] He couples that strength and size with surprising speed relative to his size. During the game, Henry narrowly won the 2019 rushing title over Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns, with the winning rush being a 53-yard touchdown run. He also helped'Bama win a national title that year, his junior campaign. [105] During Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, he rushed 15 times for 81 yards and a touchdown as the Titans narrowly lost 1917. Derrick Henry has quickly become one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL. Theyre impossible, and yet theyre somehow real. As a junior in 2011, he put up 2,610 yards and 34 scores. Derrick Henry was tagged in the article "Watch: Derrick Henry was an absolute monster at Yulee High School in Florida". I'd never seen Derrick. Derrick Henry has emerged as one of the NFLs most dangerous offensive weapons. In addition, he became the only player with at least 175 rushing yards in consecutive games. Derrick Henry is a freak of nature, and he hasn't even grown much since high school. Henry has said, "I pray all the time. [157] In the following game, against the Indianapolis Colts, Henry had 22 carries for 114 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 2417 victory. Tractorcito, The King are nicknames for Derrick Henry. [120] On December 17, 2019, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl. [107] In the next game against the Buffalo Bills, he rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Titans lost by a score of 147. [17] After originally committing to the University of Georgia, Henry committed to the University of Alabama on September 28, 2012. pic.twitter.com/NNSNVcLHPV. Take a look at his game log from that season. Breaking a Florida high school record once held by current NFL superstar Derrick Henry while playing with one hand is quite an accomplishment. 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. 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. Obviously he stood out physically and he was the guy at the forefront, but he was a leader and one of the guys. Stats. He was gaining a first down on almost every touch. I'm always thankful for all my blessings that God has given to me, to me and my family. He was ranked as the No. Do you have a sports website? [27] During the 2014 Sugar Bowl, he rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on eight carries and had a 61-yard touchdown reception in the 4531 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. was born in Yulee, Florida, a suburb of Jacksonville, to Stacy Veal and Derrick Henry Sr., aged 15 and 16 respectively. He rushed for 2,610 yards and 34 scores as a junior in 2011 to earn first-team All-Coast honors from the Florida Times-Union. Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise. Needless to say, the exact measurements were irrelevant. [102], Henry finished the 2018 season with 1,059 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns along with 15 receptions for 99 yards. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. The . I don't think it will really hit me until I'm done with football.". [55] In the 380 victory over the Spartans in the Cotton Bowl, he had 75 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. [81] In the regular season finale against the Jaguars, Henry caught his first receiving touchdown on a 66-yard reception from Marcus Mariota in the 1510 victory. [74] On December 18, 2016, he had nine rushing attempts for 58 rushing yards and a season-high two rushing touchdowns in a 1917 road victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [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. "As a coach, it was like having a big, comfortable chair to rest in everywhere you went because you knew you'd always have this guy who would produce 200 and 300 yards and four to six touchdowns a game.". [69] He was reunited with his former fullback at Alabama Jalston Fowler. [7] He ran for 2,465 yards and 26 touchdowns as a freshman in 2009. He wore the No. He led the NCAA in both categories and went on to win the Heisman Trophy. [150], During a Week 8 win against the Indianapolis Colts, Henry suffered a Jones fracture that would end up sidelining him for the remainder of the regular season. Derrick Henry high school stats. All rights reserved. During Week 2, Henry ran for 92 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in a 3716 road victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [135] In Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, Henry had 133 rushing yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the Ravens on the road 3024. [112] Henry won the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for his efforts. [18] He held offers from many of the top college football programs in the country, including USC, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida, and Clemson. He ran a 4.5-second40-yard dash. He set the Florida high school single-game record with a 510-yard performance once. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info . [72], Henry made his NFL debut and earned his first NFL start in the Titans' season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. High School Tennessee (NFL) Alabama (NCAA) Yulee (HS) Pos ATH; Height 6-3; . 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. Thats 327.8 yards and 4.2 touchdowns per game. [168] In the Week 18 winner-take-all game for the AFC South, Henry had 30 carries for 109 rushing yards in the 2016 elimination loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. 12238. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A quick search can yield viral footage of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry from his Yulee High School days, . Sit back, relax and laugh hysterically as you watch Henry embarrass opposing players in high school. [5][6], Henry attended Yulee High School, where he was a three-sport star in football, basketball, and track. As you can likely imagine, a teenage Derrick Henry against most high school football teams in the state of Florida simply wasn't a fair fight. [68] He was the second running back taken that year, after #4 Ezekiel Elliott. One look at his stats from that time period proves this. "I think it is incredible," Henry said during a news conference Thursday. Friday, Jan 17, 2020. [83][84] In the Wild Card Round, the Titans played the Kansas City Chiefs. But the legend is rooted in fact. In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, Henry had 28 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards in the 3514 road loss. [176] Henry is adept at using the stiff-arm to get away from defenders. Henry has dominated for much of his NFL career but dominated the game of football in college even more at the University of Alabama. Follow more updates from Sportscasting on our Facebook page. Derrick Henrys statistics his senior year in high school. Henry could bench 365 pounds, squat 500 pounds, and run a 4.5 40-yard dash while in high school. In Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, Henry rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown during the 4625 win. Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. (born January 4, 1994) is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). [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. 'King Henry' is one of the best running backs in the league and currently has 755 rushing yards and seven touchdowns with 140 receiving yards this season. Usually when you tackle someone, it doesnt hurt you. Henry had four games in his senior year in which he scored six touchdowns. Henrys pro and college stats are eye-catching, but they cant hold a candle to his productivity at the high school level. Photo of Titans running back Derrick Henry as a star performer at Yulee High School (Florida). Henry was putting up numbers in single games that NFL running backs dream of having in a single season. Or write about sports? He tallied at least one 50-yard rush in 10 of Yulees 13 games that season. According to Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post, Henry weighed 240 pounds as a senior in high school. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1 athlete (player with no designated position) in the nation in 2013. In 2019 and 2020, he led the league in attempts, yards, and rushing touchdowns. While teammate Dion Lewis still took up 155 carries, Henry was the featured back, and proved he could be productive. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Yulee, FL 32097. 1,082. [142] [106] Two weeks later against the Atlanta Falcons, Henry had his first 100-yard game of the season when he rushed for 100 yards on 27 carries in a 2410 road victory. Henry is in his seventh season and has already had a fantastic career as a running back. Cole Willis, who played basketball against Henry in middle school, gave Yahoo! pic.twitter.com/LUG0k1JwUy. He finished the game with five carries for three yards and two receptions for 41 yards. No, theres no typo there; that is his actual stat line. [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. Joseph Sadler, Devine (Devine, Texas), 2011. [143] This also made him the only player to have 2,000yard rushing seasons in high school, college, and the NFL. Scouts regarded his main assets to be his large frame, violent running, ability to break tackles with ease, speed, long strides, superior conditioning, and consistent play. [44][45] On October 10, he rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas in a 2714 victory. Always thank Him for everything in your life, good or bad. He posted a personal-best time of 11.11 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the 2011 FHSAA 2A District 3 Championships, where he placed seventh. Derrick Henry's high school stats don't seem possible. [73] During Week 8, Henry scored his first NFL touchdown on a 6-yard rush in a 3622 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. From Weeks 413, Henry averaged nine carries for only 37 yards per game, and never rushed for over 60 yards. While those are all certainly impressive, the real eye-opening season came in his Senior year when he totaled a remarkable 4,261 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns on 462 carries. [147], Henry began the season slow, held to only 58 rushing yards as the Titans lost to the Arizona Cardinals 3813. Derrick Lamar Henry Jr.[1][2] (born January 4, 1994)[1] is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). [104], In the 2019 season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Henry rushed 19 times for 84 yards and a touchdown. If you paid attention, you wouldve seen it as far back as high school; Henry was destined for NFL greatness. Henry was a three-sport star in high school, excelling in football, basketball and track, which explains why he has breakaway speed even for a guy who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 247 pounds. He was named the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year at the 10th Annual NFL Honors. [109] Henry responded with 90 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 2320 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7. Derrick Henrys high school stats shouldve been a premonition for the NFL, Free and Easy-to-Use Mock Draft Simulator. [140] [85] In a 2221 road victory, Henry had the best performance of his career up to that point, rushing for 156 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries and catching two passes for 35 yards. [124] He also broke his own franchise record for most yards-from-scrimmage with 204. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Stats; School . He played as a running back for the Yulee Hornets football team. 255.0. However, these were solo acts of legendary status, taking the accepted 1000-yard achievement and multiplying it sometimes by four! Derrick Henry and the 'incredible' high school player who broke his record, Which NFL teams still have roster holes?
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