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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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
70.2

92th percentile among RBs

17 games · 308 touches

Volume×0.1+2.18
Receiving×0.14+0.15
Total EPA×0.24+0.63
Conversion×0.1+0.59
Ball security×0.06+1.33
Yards/carry×0.12+0.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.38

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.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed40▶

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

Burst89▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility19▶

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 Efficiency93▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry68▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion80▶

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

Receiving

Receiving62▶

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

Impact

Ball Security98▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume97▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency79▶

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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
828
92/g
9
17
1.9/g
93
10/g
0
Away8
339
42/g
3
11
1.4/g
121
15/g
0
In division6
387
65/g
3
9
1.5/g
44
7/g
0
Out of division11
780
71/g
9
19
1.7/g
170
15/g
0
In wins6
566
94/g
7
10
1.7/g
64
11/g
0
In losses11
601
55/g
5
18
1.6/g
150
14/g
0
On grass12
842
70/g
10
18
1.5/g
108
9/g
0
On turf5
325
65/g
2
10
2.0/g
106
21/g
0
Indoors2
105
53/g
0
2
1.0/g
56
28/g
0
Outdoors15
1,062
71/g
12
26
1.7/g
158
11/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO63 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 2LAC80 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 3CLE20 rush yds, 0 TD29.9
Week 4CIN2 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 122 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD77.5
Week 5IND43 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD33
Week 6BAL97 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD83.9
Week 8ATL101 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD79.1
Week 9PIT75 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD87.9
Week 10TB24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD27.4
Week 11JAX38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 12CAR76 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD65.4
Week 13IND102 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD84.8
Week 14MIA34 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 15HOU9 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD21.7
Week 16SEA12 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 88 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD78.2
Week 17HOU42 rush yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 18JAX153 rush yds, 1 TD91.4

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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