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Derrick Henry caps historic season with National Championship

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Thu, Jan 14, 2016 7:01 PM
From the north Florida city of Yulee, to the annals of collegiate greatness. Derrick Henry is legend.

Derrick Henry battered defenses. The 6'3", 242 pound chiseled bruiser was fed the rock, and fed the rock. Brute force with breakaway speed equates to a running back that delivers.

And Derrick Henry has delivered. The 2016 Heisman Trophy Winner capped his historic record breaking season by leading Alabama to a National Championship win over Clemson, 45-40.

He rushed for 158 yards and 3 TDs in the National Championship game. His first touchdown illustrated his prowess, breaking free after a stiff arm and then untouched to the end zone. At 242, big boy can move.

Henry has shattered records. His record season of 2,219 yards is the most by any SEC back... IN HISTORY. And we know there have been some great ones, like Herschel, Bo. Derrick is now part of that club and may have had arguably a better season than the other two legends.

HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER


ALABAMA HISTORY
Derrick Henry is now the career rushing leader for the Crimson Tide, breaking Shaun Alexander's previous mark of 3565 yards during his 4 years. Henry during his career now has 3591 yards, in only 3 seasons.


SEC HISTORY
1) 2,219 DERRICK HENRY (Bama, Yulee)
2) 1,891 Herschel Walker


DIVISION IA (FBS) HISTORY
Derrick Henry now ranks #5 in most rushing yards in a season by FBS backs:
1) 2,628 Barry Sanders
2) 2,587 Melvin Gordon
3) 2,567 KEVIN SMITH (UCF, Miami Southridge)
4) 2,342 Marcus Allen
5) 2,219 DERRICK HENRY (Bama, Yulee)
6) 2,185 TROY DAVIS (Iowa State, Miami Southridge)


AMONGST COLLEGE RUNNING BACKS FROM FLORIDA
1) 2,567 yards -- Kevin Smith -- Univ. of Central Florida, Miami Southridge HS
2) 2,219 yards -- DERRICK HENRY -- Alabama, Yulee HS
3) 2,185 yards -- Troy Davis -- Iowa State, Miami Southridge HS



DERRICK HENRY'S ILLUSTRIOUS PREP CAREER

WATCH YULEE RB DERRICK HENRY SENIOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Derrick Henry starred at Yulee HS. The strong built running back posed a big threat to defenses. Henry set national records (at the time) for yards in a season and rushing TDs. Henry set into the national spotlight with a monster 502 yard rushing performance, cementing his legacy in high school football lore.

He is one of Florida's finest prep athletes to ever suit up and touch Florida's gridiron.








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