Derrick Henry, at 32 years of age, continues to demonstrate exceptional performance in the NFL. Last season, while not reaching his peak 1,921 rushing yards seen in his first year with the Baltimore Ravens, Henry still achieved impressive stats. He concluded the 2025 season with 1,595 rushing yards, ranking second in the NFL. Moreover, Henry scored 16 rushing touchdowns, again placing him second. With 307 carries, he maintained an average of 5.2 yards per carry and participated in all 17 games for the third consecutive season.
Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 250 pounds, many predicted that his aggressive and physical running style would eventually take a toll. However, Henry continues to defy these predictions. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked him as the sixth-best running back heading into the 2026 season, citing that ‘his demise still feels far away.’ A veteran NFL coach echoed this sentiment, stating, ‘He hasn’t really slowed down, to be honest, at least from what I’ve seen. You can knock him because he’s not the pass threat the others are. But he’s still a major problem. Guy takes care of himself like no other.’
While players like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, and De’Von Achane excel as pass-catching backs, Henry remains grounded in his Hall of Fame-worthy running game. In his two seasons with the Ravens, he tallied fewer than 200 receiving yards and caught under 20 passes each year.
Concerns about Henry primarily focus on fumbles. Over the last two seasons, he has recorded seven fumbles, with four occurring in 2025 alone. This is an area that defenses may target as Henry ages, focusing on causing fumbles rather than tackling him directly.
Despite these concerns, Henry remains a top choice for pure running prowess. In the final four games of last season, he rushed for nearly 600 yards, demonstrating his ability to outlast defenses. The Baltimore Ravens, a Super Bowl favorite for 2026, will likely continue to rely heavily on Henry’s strength and skill to drive their offense.
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