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  2. BornJanuary 4, 1994 · Yulee, Florida, U.S.
    Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
    Weight247 lb (112 kg)
    PositionRunning back
    Early life

    Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. was born in Yulee, Florida, to Stacy Veal and Derrick Henry Sr., aged 15 and 16 respectively. Henry's father was absent for much of his childhood, having been arrested 20 times for various … See more

    College career

    Henry attended and played college football for the University of Alabama from 2013 to 2015 under head coach Nick Saban. He majored in communication. He graduated on May 4, 2018. That same day, he published a… See more

    Professional career

    Coming out of Alabama, Henry was projected by the majority of analysts to be either drafted in the late first or second round. Scouts regarded his main assets to be his large frame, violent running, ability to break tackl… See more

    Playing style

    Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighing 247 pounds (112 kg), Henry is much larger than most running backs and has a frame comparable to that of a linebacker. Henry is a "power back", using his large si… See more