The Beast Running Back (RB). From mixed martial arts to football, from an obscure rookie to a superstar sweeping the league, from an outsider who knew nothing to a terrifying beast... He left numerous legends on this field and became a myth that changed the sport, yet at the beginning of the story, the creator of all these legends claimed innocently, Football, what’s that? I’m truly not a football prodigy, really.
In the 2015 season, Derrick Henry swept through the NCAA with an unbelievable performance, strongly defeating McCaffrey and Watson to take home the Heisman Trophy.
After the season ended, Henry declared for the 2016 draft.
From various analyses and indications, Henry, who showed absolute dominance on the college field, should have been naturally a highly sought-after player.
However, reality begged to differ.
First, Henry's large build and obvious target made him easy to catch by opponents; his high center of gravity made him prone to losing balance.
Secondly, in the NCAA, Henry could always break through with explosive power, but in the NFL, where the defensive intensity was notably higher, this move was not necessarily effective.