Derrick Henry

American football running back, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner

Derrick Henry - American football running back, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner
Born

January 4th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Alabama, where achieved significant success, including winning the 2015 Heisman Trophy. Drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Established as a leading running back in the NFL, known for power running and breakaway speed. In the 2020 season, led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns, becoming the eighth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season.

Winning the 2015 Heisman Trophy

Leading the NFL in rushing yards in 2020

Rushing for over 2,000 yards in the 2020 season

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