He is tall, but his center of gravity when he runs seems very good, like a much shorter back. He is faster and a little more elusive than I thought too.

I've heard comparisons to Brandon Jacobs, who I think is taller than Henry. I really don't remember Jacobs before he became the slow brusier for the Giants so I don't know if that comparison is a good one.

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Posted by Riseupfromtherubble

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Posted on 1/3/14 at 2:14 pm to elposter

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I've heard comparisons to Brandon Jacobs, who I think is taller than Henry. I really don't remember Jacobs before he became the slow brusier for the Giants so I don't know if that comparison is a good one.

Not a great comparison IMO. Henry has elite top end speed. Elite. This kid ran a laser 4.4 in HS

Two guys he reminds me of in their college days are Eddie George at Ohio State and Stephen Jackson at Oregon State, moreso Jackson.

George had more power than Henry does but he isn't as fast. Jackson could do it all very well. I think that's the kind of back Henry can end up being. He runs behind his pads and can really accelerate in the open field. The power and breakaway speed on that dumpoff pass was amazing. He is a big kid that people don't enjoy tackling. It's human nature. If he can stay healthy then he'll be a force for the next two years. You don't break all-time rushing records by just being an athlete running the ball, he has always been an excellent running back

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