Cleveland Browns draft profile: Derrick Henry

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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) runs the ball for a touchdown past Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the fourth quarter in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Derrick Henry Profile

Position: Running Back

Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 247 pounds

School: Alabama

Stats (Link)

2015 – 395 rushes, 2,219 yards, 28 touchdowns

2014 – 172 rushes, 990 yards, 11 touchdowns

2013 – 35 rushes, 382 yards, 3 touchdowns

2016 NFL Draft Range: 1st round to 2nd round

Derrick Henry’s sophomore season may have been enough to catch the attention of NFL teams, but what he did while winning the Heisman Trophy in 2015 made them sit up and take notice. He capped off his Alabama career by rushing 36 times for 167 yards and three scores and helping the Crimson Tide pound their way to yet another national title. He finished his collegiate career averaging six yards per carry, which is pretty good if you are keeping score at home.

According to CBS Sports, Henry is a:

"Powerful, yet graceful north-south athlete who can fit through tight spaces, using patience and instincts to gash defenses. Moves like a runaway train who is tough to slow down once he gets going and his final carry in the game is as strong as his first carry, getting better as the game progresses."

"Shows surprisingly light feet to bounce runs outside, as well as the vision and patience to find creases and the burst to plant his foot and explode upfield. Once moving forward, Henry’s great size and power take over. With his plant-and-go burst, contact balance and overall power as a runner, Henry is ideally suited for a zone-blocking scheme where he can make one cut and get downfield."

NFL.com chimes in to say that Henry is a:

"Bell-cow running back with an ability to strap on feedbag and eat for four quarters. Henry’s long legs and angular running style is a much better fit for downhill running teams who value lead backs and physicality. Henry needs early running room as he’s not a creator in the backfield, but once he gets up a full head of steam, he is a nightmare with his ability to punish on the second and third level or take it to the house. Henry should come in and provide immediate production as a starter."

That sound you just heard came from defenders in Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Cincinnati reacting to the idea of having to face a modern-day Eddie George twice a year.

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