re: Will Derrick Henry return to school? Ex-NFL scout gives 4th round grade on Henry

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He led the nation in attempts per game THIS YEAR

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And finished behind McCaffery and others in total touches.

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Saban is working this boy like a rented mule.

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Again......and?

Henry has 349 total offensive touches

2014
Jay Ajayi - 397
Melvin Gordon - 362

2013
Ka'Deem Carey - 375
Andre Williams - 355

2012
Le'Veon Bell - 414
Montee Ball - 366

2011
Bobby Rainey - 405

2010
Bobby Rainey - 369

2009
Toby Gerhart - 354
Dion Lewis - 350

2008
Javon Ringer - 419
Donald Brown - 388



This isn't some sort of phenomenon. A handful of really good backs have 345-375 carries most every season. A lot of them have had pretty solid, long NFL careers. And most of them had already had seasons with more carries than Derek has, not to mention Derrick doesn't run back kicks/punts or catch many balls out of the backfield.