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Derrick Henry

RB

Drafted 45th overall in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft, Derrick Henry arrived from Alabama. He's currently with BAL, in his 11th season in the league. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 76.0 ScoutIndex Rating, the 92nd percentile at the position. Few match his size, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13,552 rushing yards and 129 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 252#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 2, 45th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2026

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
64.8

88th percentile among RBs

14 games · 123 touches

Volume×0.1+0.45
Receiving×0.14-0.14
Total EPA×0.24+0.66
Conversion×0.1+1.23
Ball security×0.06+1.03
Yards/carry×0.12+0.62
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.03

Week 1 projection · @ IND

Methodology
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush yds70.8 (20.9–120.8)50% 70.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush TD0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst93▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility15▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size98▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry82▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving45▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume76▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BAL52.2653479641
2025BAL761715951615150
2024BAL9917192116191932
2023TEN70.21714211671228214
2022TEN52.8164115381333398
2021TEN65.68519371018154
2020TEN95.31620271719114
2019TEN76.615154016182062
2018TEN7216141059121599
2017TEN57.8167445111361
2016TEN64.814490513137

Career profile

Derrick Henry has appeared in 158 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: TEN (2016–2023), BAL (2024–2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 37 yards and 4 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 13,552 yards and 129 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 198 passes for 1,865 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with TEN: 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
256
32/g
2
10
1.3/g
106
13/g
0
Away6
234
39/g
3
3
0.5/g
31
5/g
0
In division5
150
30/g
2
7
1.4/g
62
12/g
0
Out of division9
340
38/g
3
6
0.7/g
75
8/g
0
In wins9
417
46/g
5
9
1.0/g
74
8/g
0
In losses5
73
15/g
0
4
0.8/g
63
13/g
0
On grass12
441
37/g
5
12
1.0/g
128
11/g
0
On turf2
49
25/g
0
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
Indoors2
49
25/g
0
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
Outdoors12
441
37/g
5
12
1.0/g
128
11/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 2DET40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD66.7
Week 3LV45 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 4HOU9 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 5MIA54 rush yds, 0 TD62.9
Week 6CLE7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 7IND3 rush yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 8JAX60 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 10GB31 rush yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 12CHI60 rush yds, 1 TD79.1
Week 14DEN42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43
Week 15KC58 rush yds, 2 TD78.7
Week 16JAX13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 17HOU65 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD68.3

Derrick Henry — common questions

What position does Derrick Henry play?
Derrick Henry is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Derrick Henry played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrick Henry has played for TEN (2016–2023), BAL (2024–2026).
Where did Derrick Henry go to college?
Derrick Henry played college football at Alabama.
When was Derrick Henry drafted?
Derrick Henry was selected in round 2, 45th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derrick Henry scored?
Derrick Henry has 139 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 passing, 129 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Derrick Henry's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derrick Henry rated 52.2 for 2026, the 71st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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