![NFL Running Back Derrick Henry](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/derrick-henry.jpg?w=360)
Full Name: Derrick Lamar Henry Jr.
Profession: NFL Running Back
Biography: Derrick Henry is an American football player, best known as running back for the Tennessee Titans. His size and rushing game have earned him the nickname "King Henry."
Henry was drafted in 2016 by the Titans, and then in 2019 led the NFL for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns (for the latter he was tied with Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers).
In 2020, Henry became the eight player in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. He was the first Tennessee Titan to achieve this feat, and later won the 2020 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Born: January 4, 1994
Birthplace: Yulee, Florida, USA
Age: 30 years old
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Historical Events
- 2015-12-13 81st Heisman Trophy Award: Derrick Henry, Alabama (RB)
- 2018-12-06 Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards & 4 touchdowns in 30-9 win v Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville; 99-yard TD run ties Dallas Cowboys HOF RB Tony Dorsett's longest run in NFL history