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re: Will Derrick Henry return to school? Ex-NFL scout gives 4th round grade on Henry
Posted on 12/22/15 at 4:04 pm to Deuces
Posted on 12/22/15 at 4:04 pm to Deuces
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Not saying Henry isn't fast, but a lot of athletes run slower at the combine than they do at the Opening. Landon Collins, for example, ran a 4.42 and won the SPARQ championship, only to run over a tenth slower at the combine at 4.53. He did gain a good bit of weight in college FWIW, but that's just one example.
Except anyone who watched Landon in games knew he was on the slower end of that scale.
Anyone who has watched Derek run away from cornerbacks in the SEC knows that he is still incredibly fast, especially for his size. He is a legitimate break away back.
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Posted on 12/22/15 at 4:13 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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nyone who has watched Derek run away from cornerbacks in the SEC knows that he is still incredibly fast, especially for his size. He is a legitimate break away back.
Yes, he does have breakaway ability and he is a home run threat, which is exceptional for a guy his size. That doesn't really explain 40 time though. 40 time is about acceleration more than anything. I know Henry has good top-end speed and a long stride, which does help him outrun SEC db's. I'll use another example. Jeremy hill had multiple touchdowns of over 50 yards in his LSU career, and I never once saw him get chased down by a db, or anyone else in fact. He was burning guys left and right. His best 40 time at the combine was a 4.64 at 235, which is very respectable, and to be honest, plenty of speed for an NFL back who just needs to move the chains. He himself was a home run threat with a 40 time in the 4.6's, because his top-end speed was great. Carlos Hyde also could outrun db's at about the same weight and a 40 time of 4.63.
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