Bio Derrick Henry
Facts
Name: Derrick Henry
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 1994, July 17
Birth Place/City: Yulee
Age: 24 years old
Birth Nation: United States of America
Height: 6 Feet 3 Inch
Ethnicity: Black
Profession: Football running back
Working For: NFL Draft
Net Worth: $4.25
Education: University of Alabama, Winthrop University
Schooling: Yulee High School
Derrick Henry is a 24 years old American football running back, who plays for the team Tennessee Titans of National Football League (NFL). He won NCAA National Championship as a member of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and as well as the winner and holder of Heisman Trophy in 2015. He was drafted in second round by Tennessee Titans 2016 NFL draft.
Derrick Henry has good statistics; he has 6 feet 3 inches of height and body weight of around 112 kg.
Early life
He was born on January 4, 1994 in Yulee, Florida as Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. to his parents Derrick Henry Sr. and Stacy Veal. He was raised by his grandmother and said to very much attach to heremotionally and often seen talking about her and thanking her. He is a Capricorn, his ethnicity is African-American and his nationality is American.He went to Yulee High School and there he was football, basketball track star. Derrick Henry attended University of Alabama from 2013 to 2015 and has majored in communications.
Career
Derrick Henry began his career as running back for the Yulee Hornets football team. He ran for 2465 yards as a freshman in 2009. He was called and named as first team all coast running back in 2010. In 2013 he became a true freshman; he rushed for 382 yards on 36 carries. In 2014 at the time of sugar bowlhe ran for 100 yards on 8 carries. He was also named as “Tractorito” by a broadcaster for his such a power pack performance, he became famous on internet for that. Henry then started as running back for NFL (National Football League) for team Tennessee Titans, he was signed for $5.40 million contract amount, he also started Rookie season as backup for DeMarco Murray. His first career touchdown was on October 27, 2016 on 6 yard run against Jackson Ville Jaguars. Henry was termed as AFC Offensive player for his later performances.
Personal Life
If we talk about Derrick Henry’s success, it is not hidden from any of his football fan, but his love life is very mysterious, he has never been a part of rumors and gossips regarding to dating and affair. He always maintains privacy for that.
The popular football running back is also not much active on social platform, although he has both Instagram & Twitter accounts and immense amount of followers.
Net worth
Derrick Henry has made quite well in monetary aspects through his NFL career, He has made over $4.25 million in 2018 $1.25 million in 2017. His salary cap charge is estimated to be $1,474,890.