Derrick Henry
30-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
280
YDS
1167
TD
12
YDS
214
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Henry's remarkable career appears to be trending downward somewhat, or at least that's true of the Titans in general, but he was still plenty capable in 2022 and settled any concerns regarding the foot injury that he suffered in 2021. Henry had no trouble planting the foot and inflicting his customary level of punishment on defenders, and encouragingly his big-play ability was about the same as ever. Henry's 10 carries of 20-plus yards last year are the second most of his career, and his four carries of 40-plus tied a career high from 2020. Not just that, but Henry showed real growth as a pass catcher, drawing a career-high 41 targets (previous high 31) and catching 33 for 398 yards (a new high by 192 yards). He'll turn 30 in January and is coming off four straight seasons with more than 20 carries per game, so the specter of decline understandably might give some fantasy investors pause, though it's difficult to tell what rules apply to a runner as freakishly built as the 247-pound Henry. Other running backs would've slowed down years ago with usage like Henry's, but it hasn't happened to him yet. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Lands with Ravens
Henry is signing a two-year contract with the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a match that's been rumored all offseason, after the Ravens infamously attempted just six RB carries in an AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City. For Henry, it'll be the first change of scenery in his pro career, following an eight-year stint with the Titans that featured five 1,000-yard rushing seasons, including three over 1,500 and one over 2,000. He led the league with 280 carries in 2023 and hit pay dirt 12 times, though he averaged a career-low 4.17 yards per attempt while ceding nearly half of Tennessee's backfield snaps to rookie Tyjae Spears. There's reason to believe the 30-year-old's YPC mark will rebound with the move to Baltimore, where he'll have superior QB play and likely a better offensive line. Henry's contract reportedly has a base value of $16 million over two years, with $9 million guaranteed and then another $4 million available via incentives.
It's a match that's been rumored all offseason, after the Ravens infamously attempted just six RB carries in an AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City. For Henry, it'll be the first change of scenery in his pro career, following an eight-year stint with the Titans that featured five 1,000-yard rushing seasons, including three over 1,500 and one over 2,000. He led the league with 280 carries in 2023 and hit pay dirt 12 times, though he averaged a career-low 4.17 yards per attempt while ceding nearly half of Tennessee's backfield snaps to rookie Tyjae Spears. There's reason to believe the 30-year-old's YPC mark will rebound with the move to Baltimore, where he'll have superior QB play and likely a better offensive line. Henry's contract reportedly has a base value of $16 million over two years, with $9 million guaranteed and then another $4 million available via incentives.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Derrick Henry's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
17.5%Positive Run %
84.3%% Yds After Contact
74.4%Avg Yds After Contact
3.1Rushing TD %
4.3%Touches Per Game
18.1% Snaps w/Touch
57.8%Air Yards Per Game
-4.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15% Team Air Yards
-1.8%% Team Targets
7.5%Avg Depth of Target
-2.3 YdsCatch Rate
77.8%Drop Rate
5.6%Avg Yds After Catch
9.9% Targeted On Route
19.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.16Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2023 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Derrick Henry lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Derrick Henry Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
View College Player Page
How do Derrick Henry's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
247 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.38 secCone Drill
7.20 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
130 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
33.00 in
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Derrick Henry See More
Most of the big ADP changes can be easily explained, but there are also guys like Isiah Pacheco and Kenneth Walker dropping down the ranks for unclear reasons.
Jerry Donabedian looks at details for all the big free-agent contracts and notices that age seems to matter as much as skill when it comes to running backs.
Good news for the Bears might mean bad news for Cole Kmet's fantasy value. Jerry Donabedian digs in and assesses how trades and signings impact dynasty valuations for numerous players.
Often injured and now aging, Mike Williams' free agent market so far has turned out somewhat dreary.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Didn't get offer from Cowboys
Henry, who makes his offseason home in Dallas, said during a recent appearance on "The Pivot" podcast that he would have been interested in signing with the Cowboys, but he didn't get an offer from the team and ultimately chose to sign with Baltimore as a free agent.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys' lack of interest in Henry was peculiar considering that the team opted not to retain its top running back from 2023 in Tony Pollard, who is set to succeed Henry as the top running back on Tennessee's depth chart. Perhaps Dallas is looking for a younger, cheaper option in the backfield. The Ravens took advantage of Dallas' inaction and signed the three-time 1,500-yard rusher to a two-year contract worth up to $20 million. Henry's power running should mesh well in Baltimore with the speed of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Keaton Mitchell, the latter of whom is recovering from a torn ACL.
The Cowboys' lack of interest in Henry was peculiar considering that the team opted not to retain its top running back from 2023 in Tony Pollard, who is set to succeed Henry as the top running back on Tennessee's depth chart. Perhaps Dallas is looking for a younger, cheaper option in the backfield. The Ravens took advantage of Dallas' inaction and signed the three-time 1,500-yard rusher to a two-year contract worth up to $20 million. Henry's power running should mesh well in Baltimore with the speed of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Keaton Mitchell, the latter of whom is recovering from a torn ACL.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
A foot injury that cost him the second half of last season was the main obstacle standing
between Henry and a third consecutive rushing title, and maybe even a second consecutive
2,000-yard campaign. He averaged career highs of 27.4 carries and 2.5 targets per game, up
from 23.6 and 1.9 the year before, and ran for 937 yards and 10 TDs in eight games despite
seeing eight-man fronts 36 percent of the time, one of the highest marks in the league. But there
were signs his huge workload was catching up to him, even before he got hurt. Henry's 4.3
yards per carry was a step back from his performance the previous two seasons, and the
downturn partially came from breaking tackles at a lower rate. He averaged 2.2 yards after
contact in 2021, following 3.2 in 2019 and 2.8 in 2020, and his 10 broken tackles in those eight
games was almost half his usual rate. On the other hand, he still ran with shocking speed for a
big man, as rushing champ Jonathan Taylor was the only running back to post a faster top
speed on a touchdown in 2021. Last season also was Henry's best yet in terms of per-game
fantasy production, boosted by the ridiculous volume, and he even returned from his foot injury
for a playoff loss to the Bengals. The Titans will keep riding their 28-year-old workhorse as long
as he'll hold up, with the burden on the running game as large as ever this season after star
wide receiver A.J. Brown was shipped to Philadelphia on draft day and replaced by rookie
Treylon Burks.
More Fantasy News
Likely to leave Titans
Henry doesn't seem likely to stay with the Titans, though GM Ran Carthon suggested Tuesday that the team will at least have conversations about re-signing the running back, ESPN's Turron Davenport reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Could fit with new coach?
New Titans coach Brian Callahan suggested Friday that he'd like to work with Henry, who is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this offseason, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. "A player like [Henry' fits into any offense," Callahan said. "If he's open to a return, that fits for us. I'm never going to reject good players. "
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Carries load in upset win
Henry rushed the ball 19 times for 153 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-20 win over Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Held to 12 touches
Henry rushed the ball 12 times for 42 yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans. He was targeted once but did not record a catch.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Bounces back with two TDs
Henry had 19 carries for 88 yards with a touchdown and one reception for 11 yards against Seattle on Sunday. He also completed his only pass attempt for a 12-yard touchdown in the 20-17 loss.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.