Former Alabama Heisman Winner Signs With Baltimore Ravens
The long-time Tennessee Titan has found a new NFL home. After eight seasons in Tennessee, Derrick Henry is moving on from Nashville.
According to Adam Schefter, Derrick Henry is signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
According to Schefter, Henry is signing a 2-year deal worth $16 million.
The 45th overall pick from Alabama has had a strong career in Tennessee, rushing for 9,502 yards, including one season with 2,000 yards, and 90 touchdowns. Henry also has 1,458 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in his career. He was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 when he rushed for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns. The four-time pro-bowler is now on the move.
Henry racked up the accolades during his time at Alabama as well. He broke out during his junior season, rushing for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior campaign. He was the leader for the Alabama offense en route to a 45-40 win over the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship. In 2015, Henry was a consensus All-American and won the Doak Walker, Maxwell, SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and Walter Camp Player of the Year Awards.
Henry was also the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, beating out Stanford's Christian McCaffery and Clemson's Deshaun Watson for the award.
Henry joins former Alabama defensive backs Marlon Humphrey and Jalyn Armour-Davis.
Henry now shares a backfield with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.
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