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 yards/carry, which grades in the 100th 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
2024 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology99th percentile among RBs
17 games · 344 touches
Week 1 projection · @ IND
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2024 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed43▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst90▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility26▶
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 Efficiency99▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry100▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion100▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving79▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security78▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume98▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency99▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BAL | 52.2 | 6 | 534 | 7 | 9 | 64 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | BAL | 76 | 17 | 1595 | 16 | 15 | 150 | |||
| 2024 | BAL | 99 | 17 | 1921 | 16 | 19 | 193 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | TEN | 70.2 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1167 | 12 | 28 | 214 | |
| 2022 | TEN | 52.8 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1538 | 13 | 33 | 398 | |
| 2021 | TEN | 65.6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 937 | 10 | 18 | 154 | |
| 2020 | TEN | 95.3 | 16 | 2027 | 17 | 19 | 114 | |||
| 2019 | TEN | 76.6 | 15 | 1540 | 16 | 18 | 206 | 2 | ||
| 2018 | TEN | 72 | 16 | 14 | 1059 | 12 | 15 | 99 | ||
| 2017 | TEN | 57.8 | 16 | 744 | 5 | 11 | 136 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | TEN | 64.8 | 14 | 490 | 5 | 13 | 137 |
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)
- Most passing yards in a game12, 1 TD vs SEA, 2023 Week 16
- Most rushing yards in a game250, 2 TD vs HOU, 2020 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game79 on 3 catches vs CIN, 2022 Week 12
2024 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 971 121/g | 9 | 13 1.6/g | 131 16/g | 1 |
| Away | 9 | 950 106/g | 7 | 6 0.7/g | 62 7/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 598 100/g | 6 | 7 1.2/g | 61 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 11 | 1,323 120/g | 10 | 12 1.1/g | 132 12/g | 2 |
| In wins | 12 | 1,571 131/g | 12 | 14 1.2/g | 148 12/g | 2 |
| In losses | 5 | 350 70/g | 4 | 5 1.0/g | 45 9/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 1,324 110/g | 12 | 15 1.3/g | 148 12/g | 2 |
| On turf | 5 | 597 119/g | 4 | 4 0.8/g | 45 9/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 438 146/g | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 41 14/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 1,483 106/g | 13 | 16 1.1/g | 152 11/g | 2 |
2024 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PIT | 186 rush yds, 2 TD | — |
| Postseason | BUF | 84 rush yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | KC | 46 rush yds, 1 TD | 60 |
| Week 2 | LV | 84 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 57.7 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 151 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 87.9 |
| Week 4 | BUF | 199 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD | 93.8 |
| Week 5 | CIN | 92 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 74.5 |
| Week 6 | WAS | 132 rush yds, 2 TD | 65.2 |
| Week 7 | TB | 169 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD | 92.5 |
| Week 8 | CLE | 73 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 51.5 |
| Week 9 | DEN | 106 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 81.3 |
| Week 10 | CIN | 68 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 11 | PIT | 65 rush yds, 1 TD | 44.5 |
| Week 12 | LAC | 140 rush yds, 0 TD | 91.3 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 82 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 67 rush yds, 0 TD | 69.7 |
| Week 16 | PIT | 162 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 75.5 |
| Week 17 | HOU | 147 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 18 | CLE | 138 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 70.9 |
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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- Emmanuel OgbahDE · pick 32
- Kevin DoddOLB · pick 33
- Jaylon SmithMLB · pick 34
- Hunter HenryTE · pick 35
- Myles JackMLB · pick 36
- Chris JonesDE · pick 37
- Xavien HowardCB · pick 38
- Noah SpenceDE · pick 39
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