Derrick Henry's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Derrick Henry. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Derrick Henry, nicknamed "King Henry", is an American professional football running back currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens. He is renowned for his powerful and imposing running style. He stands out due to his larger build compared to most running backs. Remarkably, Henry is the sole player to have achieved at least 2,000 rushing yards in a single season at the high school, college, and professional levels, showcasing his consistent success throughout his career.
1998: First rushing champion with a 100-yard playoff game since Terrell Davis in 1998
Derrick Henry became the first rushing champion with a 100-yard playoff game since Terrell Davis in 1998.
2007: First rushing champion with a 100-yard playoff game since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2007
Derrick Henry became the first rushing champion with a 100-yard playoff game since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2007.
2009: Chris Johnson's 2,000 yard season
In 2009, Chris Johnson achieved 2000 rushing yards in a season, the first Tennessee Titan to do so.
2009: Breaking Chris Johnson's Franchise Record
In 2009, Chris Johnson's franchise record was broken by Derrick Henry in 2018 when he rushed for 238 yards in a game.
2009: First Titan to win rushing title since Chris Johnson in 2009
In 2019, Derrick Henry was the first Titan to win the rushing title since Chris Johnson did in 2009.
2010: All-Coast Selection
In 2010, Henry was named a first-team All-Coast selection at running back after rushing for 2,788 yards and 38 touchdowns.
2011: All-Coast Honors
In 2011, Henry earned first-team All-Coast honors from the Florida Times-Union after rushing for 2,610 yards and 34 scores as a junior.
2013: Rated Top Athlete
In 2013, Henry was listed as the No. 1 athlete (player with no designated position) in the nation by ESPN.com.
2015: Record-Breaking Season and Awards
In 2015, Derrick Henry broke Herschel Walker's single-season college rushing yards record in the SEC. He also won the Heisman Trophy, the Doak Walker Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Award.
2015: Starting Running Back
In 2015, Henry took over as the starting running back as a junior, leading the NCAA in rushing attempts, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and points scored. He won the Heisman Trophy, Doak Walker Award, Walter Camp Award, and Maxwell Award.
2016: National Championship
During Alabama's 45–40 victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, Henry rushed for 158 yards on 36 carries with three touchdowns. During the game, he also broke Shaun Alexander's record for most career rushing yards in Alabama history.
2018: Record-Breaking Performance and AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award
In 2018, Derrick Henry had a record-breaking performance including a 99-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars and was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. His 238 rushing yards were the most by any player for a single game for the 2018 season.
December 17, 2019: Selected to First Pro Bowl
On December 17, 2019, Derrick Henry was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
2019: Ranked 99th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2019
After the 2018 season, Derrick Henry was ranked 99th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
2019: Won the 2019 Rushing Title
During the regular-season finale in 2019 against the Texans, Derrick Henry finished with 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns, narrowly winning the 2019 rushing title over Nick Chubb.
2019: NFL Rushing Leader
In 2019, Derrick Henry led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns (tied).
January 3, 2020: Named to Second-Team All-Pro
On January 3, 2020, Derrick Henry was named to the second-team All-Pro at both the running back and flex position.
2020: Accumulated 1,073 yards after contact in 2020
In 2020, Derrick Henry accumulated 1,073 yards after contact, over 300 yards more than any running back in the league, and led the league in broken tackles with 34.
2020: 2,000-Yard Season and Offensive Player of the Year
In 2020, Derrick Henry again led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns. He also rushed for over 2,000 yards in a single season and won the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award.
2020: Named the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year
In 2020, Derrick Henry was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October and the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year at the 10th Annual NFL Honors. He also became the eighth running back in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards.
2021: Ranked Fourth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2021
After his performance in 2020, Derrick Henry was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.
2021: Suffered Jones Fracture and Placed on Injured Reserve
During a Week 8 game in 2021 against the Colts, Derrick Henry suffered a Jones fracture and was placed on injured reserve on November 1, sidelining him for the remainder of the regular season. Henry was also named the Titans' nominee for the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
2021: High School Record Broken
In 2021, the Florida high school record that Derrick Henry held for a 510-yard performance against Jacksonville Jackson was broken.
2022: Finished 2022 season and named to the Pro Bowl
In the 2022 season, Derrick Henry finished with 349 carries for 1,538 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns to go along with 33 receptions for 398 receiving yards and was named to the Pro Bowl.
2023: Ranked 25th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023
In 2022, Henry finished the season with 349 carries for 1,538 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. He was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
2023: Finished 2023 Season with AFC Rushing Title
In the 2023 season, Derrick Henry finished with 280 carries for 1,167 rushing yards, the most in the AFC, and 12 rushing touchdowns.
January 10, 2024: Named Second-Team All Pro
On January 10, 2024, Derrick Henry was named second-team All Pro for the third time of his career.
